Pistachio nuts: composition and potential health benefits.

Dreher ML.

Nutr Rev. 2012;70(4):234-40.

This review examines the nutrients and phytochemicals in pistachios as well as the potential health effects of pistachios.

Five published randomized clinical studies have shown that pistachios have a beneficial effect on blood lipid profiles. Emerging clinical evidence suggests that pistachios may help reduce oxidative and inflammatory stress and promote vascular health, glycemic control, appetite management, and weight control.

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