The phytochemical composition and antioxidant actions of tree nuts.

Bolling BW, McKay DL, Blumberg JB.

Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2010;19(1):117-23.

While tree nut phytochemicals are bioaccessible and bioavailable in humans, the number of intervention trials conducted to date is limited.

This review summarizes tree nut: (1) phytochemicals; (2) phytochemical content included in nutrient databases and current publications; (3) phytochemicals affected by pre- and post-harvest conditions and analytical methodology; and (4) bioactivity and health benefits in humans.

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