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From: Kofi on 7 Jul 2008 00:16 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080627163121.htm Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) � Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, such as reducing cholesterol. Recently published work by the Institute of Food Research has identified potential prebiotic properties of almonds that could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria. Our digestive system maintains large population of bacteria that live in the colon. Prebiotics are non-digestible parts of foods that these bacteria can use to fuel their growth and activity. These 'good' bacteria form part of our body's defence against harmful bacteria and play a role in the development of body's immune system. The prebiotics work by stimulating the growth of these bacteria. However, in order to get to where they are needed prebiotics must be able to get through the upper part of the intestine without being digested or absorbed by the body. Funded by the Almond Board of California, IFR scientists first used the Model Gut, a physical and biochemical simulator of the gastro-intestinal tract, to subject almonds to the same conditions experienced in the stomach and small intestine. They then added the digested almonds to an in vitro batch system to mimic the bacterial fermentation in the large intestine and monitored its effect on the populations of intestinal bacteria. The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, found that finely ground almonds significantly increased the levels of certain beneficial gut bacteria. This effect was not seen when the fat content was removed from the almond preparation, suggesting that the beneficial bacteria use the almond lipid for growth, and this is the basis for the prebiotic effect of almonds. Previous studies have shown that the amount of available lipid is reduced if the almonds are not processed, for example by grinding as in this study or by chewing. The length of time the almond spends in the digestive system also affects the amount of available lipids and proteins. More detailed studies on the digestibility of almonds are now required, and the prebiotic effect of almond lipids needs to be tested in human volunteers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Journal reference: 1. Mandalari et al. Investigation of the potential prebiotic properties of almond (Amygdalus communis L.) seeds. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2008; DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00739-08 Adapted from materials provided by Norwich BioScience Institutes. Need to cite this story in your essay, paper, or report? Use one of the following formats: APA MLA
From: Rufus on 7 Jul 2008 00:36 Heh...so my almond craving last year was my subconscious acting in benefit of my gut?..or one more reason to trust my gut?.. -- - Rufus Kofi wrote: > http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080627163121.htm > > Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds > > ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) � Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin > E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, > such as reducing cholesterol. Recently published work by the Institute > of Food Research has identified potential prebiotic properties of > almonds that could help improve our digestive health by increasing > levels of beneficial gut bacteria. > > Our digestive system maintains large population of bacteria that live in > the colon. Prebiotics are non-digestible parts of foods that these > bacteria can use to fuel their growth and activity. These 'good' > bacteria form part of our body's defence against harmful bacteria and > play a role in the development of body's immune system. The prebiotics > work by stimulating the growth of these bacteria. However, in order to > get to where they are needed prebiotics must be able to get through the > upper part of the intestine without being digested or absorbed by the > body. > > Funded by the Almond Board of California, IFR scientists first used the > Model Gut, a physical and biochemical simulator of the gastro-intestinal > tract, to subject almonds to the same conditions experienced in the > stomach and small intestine. They then added the digested almonds to an > in vitro batch system to mimic the bacterial fermentation in the large > intestine and monitored its effect on the populations of intestinal > bacteria. > > The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, found > that finely ground almonds significantly increased the levels of certain > beneficial gut bacteria. This effect was not seen when the fat content > was removed from the almond preparation, suggesting that the beneficial > bacteria use the almond lipid for growth, and this is the basis for the > prebiotic effect of almonds. > > Previous studies have shown that the amount of available lipid is > reduced if the almonds are not processed, for example by grinding as in > this study or by chewing. The length of time the almond spends in the > digestive system also affects the amount of available lipids and > proteins. More detailed studies on the digestibility of almonds are now > required, and the prebiotic effect of almond lipids needs to be tested > in human volunteers. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Journal reference: > > 1. Mandalari et al. Investigation of the potential prebiotic properties > of almond (Amygdalus communis L.) seeds. Applied and Environmental > Microbiology, 2008; DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00739-08 > > Adapted from materials provided by Norwich BioScience Institutes. > > Need to cite this story in your essay, paper, or report? Use one of the > following formats: > > APA > MLA
From: anon on 7 Jul 2008 12:59 People should keep in mind that almonds and other fruits and nuts (almonds are technically fruits!) can wreak havoc on the digestive systems of people with inflammatory bowel disease--some can digest them with no problem, others go through hell. Proceed with caution. "Kofi" <kofi(a)anon.un> wrote in message news:kofi-F5A40C.23160906072008(a)news.east.earthlink.net... > http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080627163121.htm > > Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds > > ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) < Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin > E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, > such as reducing cholesterol. Recently published work by the Institute > of Food Research has identified potential prebiotic properties of > almonds that could help improve our digestive health by increasing > levels of beneficial gut bacteria. > > Our digestive system maintains large population of bacteria that live in > the colon. Prebiotics are non-digestible parts of foods that these > bacteria can use to fuel their growth and activity. These 'good' > bacteria form part of our body's defence against harmful bacteria and > play a role in the development of body's immune system. The prebiotics > work by stimulating the growth of these bacteria. However, in order to > get to where they are needed prebiotics must be able to get through the > upper part of the intestine without being digested or absorbed by the > body. > > Funded by the Almond Board of California, IFR scientists first used the > Model Gut, a physical and biochemical simulator of the gastro-intestinal > tract, to subject almonds to the same conditions experienced in the > stomach and small intestine. They then added the digested almonds to an > in vitro batch system to mimic the bacterial fermentation in the large > intestine and monitored its effect on the populations of intestinal > bacteria. > > The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, found > that finely ground almonds significantly increased the levels of certain > beneficial gut bacteria. This effect was not seen when the fat content > was removed from the almond preparation, suggesting that the beneficial > bacteria use the almond lipid for growth, and this is the basis for the > prebiotic effect of almonds. > > Previous studies have shown that the amount of available lipid is > reduced if the almonds are not processed, for example by grinding as in > this study or by chewing. The length of time the almond spends in the > digestive system also affects the amount of available lipids and > proteins. More detailed studies on the digestibility of almonds are now > required, and the prebiotic effect of almond lipids needs to be tested > in human volunteers. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Journal reference: > > 1. Mandalari et al. Investigation of the potential prebiotic properties > of almond (Amygdalus communis L.) seeds. Applied and Environmental > Microbiology, 2008; DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00739-08 > > Adapted from materials provided by Norwich BioScience Institutes. > > Need to cite this story in your essay, paper, or report? Use one of the > following formats: > > APA > MLA
From: Wayne Marsh on 8 Jul 2008 10:13 In article <eaWdnVMUhNfo1u_VnZ2dnUVZ_qLinZ2d(a)earthlink.com>, "anon" <shopathonic(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > People should keep in mind that almonds and other fruits and nuts (almonds > are technically fruits!) can wreak havoc on the digestive systems of people > with inflammatory bowel disease--some can digest them with no problem, > others go through hell. Proceed with caution. And further, almonds and other nuts are high in oxalates. People with IBD often develop calcium oxalate kidney stones (I do) and those people should avoid high-oxalate foods for that reason. Wayne Marsh Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA waynegmarsh(a)mac.com
From: Janice on 7 Jul 2008 18:59
"inflammatory bowel disorder" is a symptom and not a disease...per se "anon" <shopathonic(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message news:eaWdnVMUhNfo1u_VnZ2dnUVZ_qLinZ2d(a)earthlink.com... > People should keep in mind that almonds and other fruits and nuts (almonds > are technically fruits!) can wreak havoc on the digestive systems of > people with inflammatory bowel disease--some can digest them with no > problem, others go through hell. Proceed with caution. > > "Kofi" <kofi(a)anon.un> wrote in message > news:kofi-F5A40C.23160906072008(a)news.east.earthlink.net... >> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080627163121.htm >> >> Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds >> >> ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) < Almonds, as well as being high in vitamin >> E and other minerals, are also thought to have other health benefits, >> such as reducing cholesterol. Recently published work by the Institute >> of Food Research has identified potential prebiotic properties of >> almonds that could help improve our digestive health by increasing >> levels of beneficial gut bacteria. >> >> Our digestive system maintains large population of bacteria that live in >> the colon. Prebiotics are non-digestible parts of foods that these >> bacteria can use to fuel their growth and activity. These 'good' >> bacteria form part of our body's defence against harmful bacteria and >> play a role in the development of body's immune system. The prebiotics >> work by stimulating the growth of these bacteria. However, in order to >> get to where they are needed prebiotics must be able to get through the >> upper part of the intestine without being digested or absorbed by the >> body. >> >> Funded by the Almond Board of California, IFR scientists first used the >> Model Gut, a physical and biochemical simulator of the gastro-intestinal >> tract, to subject almonds to the same conditions experienced in the >> stomach and small intestine. They then added the digested almonds to an >> in vitro batch system to mimic the bacterial fermentation in the large >> intestine and monitored its effect on the populations of intestinal >> bacteria. >> >> The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, found >> that finely ground almonds significantly increased the levels of certain >> beneficial gut bacteria. This effect was not seen when the fat content >> was removed from the almond preparation, suggesting that the beneficial >> bacteria use the almond lipid for growth, and this is the basis for the >> prebiotic effect of almonds. >> >> Previous studies have shown that the amount of available lipid is >> reduced if the almonds are not processed, for example by grinding as in >> this study or by chewing. The length of time the almond spends in the >> digestive system also affects the amount of available lipids and >> proteins. More detailed studies on the digestibility of almonds are now >> required, and the prebiotic effect of almond lipids needs to be tested >> in human volunteers. >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Journal reference: >> >> 1. Mandalari et al. Investigation of the potential prebiotic properties >> of almond (Amygdalus communis L.) seeds. Applied and Environmental >> Microbiology, 2008; DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00739-08 >> >> Adapted from materials provided by Norwich BioScience Institutes. >> >> Need to cite this story in your essay, paper, or report? Use one of the >> following formats: >> >> APA >> MLA > > ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |