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Effects of a high walnut and high cashew nut diet on selected markers of the metabolic syndrome: a controlled feeding trial by Mukuddem-Petersen, Janine, Stonehouse (Oosthuizen), Welma, Jerling, Johann C., Hanekom, Susanna M., White, Zelda

“…We investigated the effects of a high walnut diet and a high unsalted cashew nut diet on selected markers of the metabolic syndrome. In a randomized, parallel,…”
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The effect of red palm olein and refined palm olein on lipids and haemostatic factors in hyperfibrinogenaemic subjects by Scholtz, Susanna C, Pieters, Marlien, Oosthuizen, Welma, Jerling, Johann C, Bosman, Magdalena J.C, Vorster, Hester H

“…Little is known about the physiological effects of red palm olein (RPO). The effects of red palm olein and palm olein (POL) compared to sunflower oil (SFO), on…”
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A systematic review of the effects of nuts on blood lipid profiles in humans by Mukuddem-Petersen, Janine, Oosthuizen, Welma, Jerling, Johann C

“…The inverse association of nut consumption and risk markers of coronary heart disease (lipids) has sparked the interest of the scientific and lay community…”
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Possible Mechanisms through Which Dietary Pectin Influences Fibrin Network Architecture in Hypercholesterolaemic Subjects by Veldman, Frederick J, Nair, Chenicheri H, Vorster, Hester H, Vermaak, Willem J.H, Jerling, Johann C, Oosthuizen, Welma, Venter, Christine S

“…It is suspected that not only fibrinogen concentration but also the quality of fibrin networks may contribute to cardiovascular risk. Evidence is accumulating…”
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Meta-analysis of the health effects of using the glycaemic index in meal-planning by Opperman, A. Maretha, Venter, Christina S., Oosthuizen, Welma, Thompson, Rachel L., Vorster, Hester H.

“…Diabetes mellitus and CVD are some of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. Accumulating data indicate that a diet characterised by low-glycaemic…”
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Polyunsaturated fatty acid intake is adversely related to liver function in HIV-infected subjects: the THUSA study by Oosthuizen, Welma, van Graan, Averalda, Kruger, Annamarie, Vorster, Hester H

“…BACKGROUND: Dietary fat intake in the South African population is increasing. This population also has a high prevalence of HIV infection. However, information…”
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Polyunsaturated fatty acid intake is adversely related to liver function in HIV-infected subjects: the THUSA study2 by Oosthuizen, Welma, van Graan, Averalda, Kruger, Annamarie, Vorster, Hester H

“…Background: Dietary fat intake in the South African population is increasing. This population also has a high prevalence of HIV infection. However, information…”
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Modest protective effects of isoflavones from a red clover-derived dietary supplement on cardiovascular disease risk factors in perimenopausal women, and evidence of an interaction with ApoE genotype in 49-65 year-old women by Atkinson, Charlotte, Oosthuizen, Welma, Scollen, Serena, Loktionov, Alexandre, Day, Nicholas E, Bingham, Sheila A

“…Data suggest that soy protein, a source of isoflavones, may have favorable effects on cardiovascular risk factors. Women (n = 205), ages 49-65 y, were…”
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Modulation of Baroreflex Sensitivity by Walnuts Versus Cashew Nuts in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome by Schutte, Aletta E., Van Rooyen, Johannes M., Huisman, Hugo W., Mukuddem-Petersen, Janine, Oosthuizen, Welma, Hanekom, Susanna M., Jerling, Johann C.

“…Impaired baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) is associated with cardiovascular diseases and the metabolic syndrome. Because lipid abnormalities have been associated…”
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Clustering of haemostatic variables and the effect of high cashew and walnut diets on these variables in metabolic syndrome patients by Pieters, Marlien, Oosthuizen, Welma, Jerling, Johann C, Loots, Du Toit, Mukuddem-Petersen, Janine, Hanekom, Susanna M

“…We investigated the effect of a high walnut and cashew diet on haemostatic variables in people with the metabolic syndrome. Factor analysis was used to…”
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Rosa roxburghii supplementation in a controlled feeding study increases plasma antioxidant capacity and glutathione redox state by VAN RENSBURG, Catharina Janse, ERASMUS, Elardus, LOOTS, Du Toit, OOSTHUIZEN, Welma, JERLING, Johann C, SALOME KRUGER, H, LOUW, Roan, BRITS, Martin, VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Francois H

“…Rosa roxburghii (RR) is a plant of which the fruit juice has been used as a medicinal remedy for a variety of diseases. It has been proposed that the putative…”
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Phytosterols/Stanols Lower Cholesterol Concentrations in Familial Hypercholesterolemic Subjects: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Moruisi, Kgomotso G, Oosthuizen, Welma, Opperman, Anna M

“…BACKGROUND: To-date, reviews regarding the cholesterol lowering capacity of phytosterols/stanols have focused on normo- and hypercholesterolemic (HC) subjects…”
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Actions of black tea and Rooibos on iron status of primary school children by Breet, Petronella, Kruger, H. Salome, Jerling, Johann C., Oosthuizen, Welma

“…The aim of this study was to compare the effects of black tea and Rooibos on the iron status of primary school children. This parallel intervention trial…”
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Contribution of nutrition to the health transition in developing countries: a framework for research and intervention by Vorster, Hester H., Bourne, Lesley T., Venter, Christina S., Oosthuizen, Welma

“…The major focus of public health programs in developing populations is alleviating undernutrition. In South Africa, however, as in many other developing…”
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Cardiovascular effects of oral supplementation of vitamin C, E and folic acid in young healthy males by Schutte, A.E, Huisman, H.W, Oosthuizen, W, Van Rooyen, J.M, Jerling, J.C

“…Numerous observational studies showed associations of antioxidants (vitamins C and E) and folate intake with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, but…”
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Foodstate vitamin C complex may beneficially affect haemostasis and fibrin network structure in hyperlipidaemic patients by Loots, Deirdré, Oosthuizen, Welma, Pieters, Marlien, Spies, Christelle, Vorster, Hester H

“…This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study on 25 free-living hyperlipidaemic volunteers aspired to prove the hypothesis that…”
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Some health benefits of low glycaemic index diets - a systematic review by Opperman, Maretha, Venter, Christine, Oosthuizen, Welma, Thompson, Rachel

“…Background. Controversy exists regarding practical use of the glycaemic index (GI), often with reference to the responsibility of health professionals to…”
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Sensitivity of the Finometer device in detecting acute and medium-term changes in cardiovascular function by Schutte, Aletta E, Huisman, Hugo W, Van Rooyen, Johannes M, Oosthuizen, Welma, Jerling, Johann C

“…The Finometer (FMS, Finapres Measurement Systems, Arnhem, Netherlands), which is the improved successor of the Finapres (TNO Biomedical Instrumentation,…”
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The effect of extrusion processing on the glycaemic index of dry bean products by Oosthuizen, Welma, Venter, Christine, Nell, Theo, Matthew, Celia, Gouws, Jacky, Jerling, Johann, Englyst, Klauss

“…Background. Both wheat pasta and dry beans have low glycaemic indices (GIs). However, it has been shown that several factors, including method of processing,…”
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Tea drinking and haemostasis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study in free-living subjects by Vorster, H, Jerling, J, Oosthuizen, W, Cummings, J, Bingham, S, Magee, L, Mulligan, A, Runswick, S

“…The hypothesis that tea drinking may protect against coronary heart disease (CHD) through effects on clotting as measured by plasma fibrinogen, tissue-type…”
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