RESEARCH SUGGEST PISTACHIOS MAY HELP SUPPORT A HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR

Does a MediDiet With Additional Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pistachios Reduce the Incidence of Gestational Diabetes?

Zhao L, Zhang P, Zheng Q, Deka A, Choudhury R, Rastogi S.

Endocr Pract. 2022;28(2):135-141.

This study aimed to evaluate gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) incidence in pregnant women following the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) with the addition of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and pistachios.

Pistachio consumption modulates DNA oxidation and genes related to telomere maintenance: a crossover randomized clinical trial.

Canudas S, Hernández-Alonso P, Galié S, et al.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2019;109(6):1738-1745.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pistachio intake on telomere length and other cellular aging-related parameters of glucose and insulin metabolism.

A Mediterranean Diet with an Enhanced Consumption of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pistachios Improves Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Sub-Analysis of the St. Carlos Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Study.

Assaf-Balut C, García de la Torre N, Duran A, et al.

Ann Nutr Metab. 2019;74(1):69-79.

This was a sub-analysis of the St Carlos gestational diabetes mellitus Prevention Study.

Effect of chronic consumption of pistachios (Pistacia vera L.) on glucose metabolism in pre-diabetics and type 2 diabetics: A systematic review.

Ribeiro PVM, Silva A, Almeida AP, Hermsdorff HH, Alfenas RC.

Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2019;59(7):1115-1123.

In this systematic review researchers analyzed studies in which the effect of chronic consumption of pistachio on markers of glucose metabolism was evaluated in pre-diabetic and type 2 diabetics.

Acute Effect of Pistachio Intake on Postprandial Glycemic and Gut Hormone Responses in Women With Gestational Diabetes or Gestational Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Study.

Feng X, Liu H, Li Z, Carughi A, Ge S.

Front Nutr. 2019;6:186. Published 2019 Dec 17.

Long-term consumption of pistachios could potentially improve glucose homeostasis.

Benefits of Adhering to a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pistachios in Pregnancy on the Health of Offspring at 2 Years of Age. Results of the San Carlos Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Study.

Melero V, Assaf-Balut C, Torre NG, et al.

J Clin Med. 2020;9(5):1454. Published 2020 May 13.

This prevention study is a randomized controlled trial that evaluated the influence of the early (before 12th gestational week) Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) on the onset of gestational diabetes (GDM) and adverse gestational outcomes.

Effects of pistachios on glycaemic control: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Hadi A, Asbaghi O, Kazemi M, Khadem Haghighian H, Ghaedi E.

Br J Nutr. 2023;129(10):1693-1702.

To evaluate the effects of pistachio consumption on the glucoregulatory status in individuals with a high risk of CVD, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT) were conducted.

Intake of Pistachios as a Nighttime Snack Has Similar Effects on Short- and Longer-Term Glycemic Control Compared with Education to Consume 1-2 Carbohydrate Exchanges in Adults with Prediabetes: A 12-Wk Randomized Crossover Trial.

Riley TM, Kris-Etherton PM, Hart TL, Petersen KS.

J Nutr. 2024;154(4):1219-1231.

This study examined whether pistachios could help regulate glucose when used as a nighttime snack.