J Nutr January 2025 PMID 39426460

Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Tammy M Scott, Olaniyi Ogunbodede, Diane L McKay, Elizabeth J Johnson

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The overall tone highlights enthusiasm and support for the research, with examples like 'pistachio consumption could be an effective dietary strategy' and references to protecting against age-related macular degeneration. Word choices like 'protect,' 'preserve,' and 'effective' demonstrate positive engagement, while mentions of research specifics show the group's interest and acknowledgment of impact.

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Participants actively engage by referencing research details, such as the correlation between pistachio intake and increased macular pigment density, and by discussing health implications.

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Abstract in brief

  • Pistachios are a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important for eye health as they contribute to the macular pigment (MP) in the retina.
  • This study examined how eating 2 ounces of pistachios daily for 12 weeks affected the macular pigment optical density (MPOD) in middle-aged to older adults with low initial MPOD levels.
  • The results showed a significant increase in MPOD for those consuming pistachios, while no changes were observed in the usual diet group, indicating that pistachio consumption may help improve eye health in this population.

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Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

Pistachio consumption increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial - The Journal of Nutrition https://t.co/YSfof5mDmz

Oct 27, 2024 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 9,729 followers View post →
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Pub'd Oct '24 in #JNutr, #Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial is buzzing on social media: "pistachio consumption could be an effective dietary strategy for preserving #EyeHealth." https://t.co/fZO0yTmdNz https://t.co/De6TYiuq10

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Jody Bergeron
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Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial - The Journal of Nutrition “This suggests that pistachio consumption could be an effective dietary strategy for preserving eye health.” https://t.co/j37pWLzDIl

Jan 10, 2025 · 1 like · 396 followers View post →
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Eating 1/2 cups of pistachios each day can protect the eyes from being damaged and reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39426460/

Nov 22, 2024 · 1 like View post →
GEE
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Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed https://t.co/jxqqmg5nke

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◎原著論文→Tammy M Scott, Olaniyi Ogunbodede, Diane McKay, et al : Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Nutr, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.10.022 https://t.co/kLiXaZUHVO

Nov 7, 2024 · 2,805 followers View post →

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GEE
@DrippGenius · X

Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed https://t.co/jxqqmg5nke

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Nick
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'Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial' https://t.co/Fu4XPVSuzE

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Jody Bergeron
@BergeronJodyA · X

Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial - The Journal of Nutrition “This suggests that pistachio consumption could be an effective dietary strategy for preserving eye health.” https://t.co/j37pWLzDIl

Jan 10, 2025 · 1 like · 396 followers View post →
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Joseph
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RT @jnutritionorg: Pub'd Oct '24 in #JNutr, #Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomize…

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@julie-green.bsky.social · Bluesky

Eating 1/2 cups of pistachios each day can protect the eyes from being damaged and reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39426460/

Nov 22, 2024 · 1 like View post →
Dr. Dan Gubler
@drdangubler.bsky.social · Bluesky

Eating 1/2 cups of pistachios each day can protect the eyes from being damaged and reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39426460/

Nov 22, 2024 · 1 share View post →
American Society for Nutrition Journals
@jnutritionorg · X

Pub'd Oct '24 in #JNutr, #Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial is buzzing on social media: "pistachio consumption could be an effective dietary strategy for preserving #EyeHealth." https://t.co/fZO0yTmdNz https://t.co/De6TYiuq10

Nov 19, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,962 followers View post →
三輪書店_眼科書籍編集室
@miwashoten_gnk · X

◎原著論文→Tammy M Scott, Olaniyi Ogunbodede, Diane McKay, et al : Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Nutr, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.10.022 https://t.co/kLiXaZUHVO

Nov 7, 2024 · 2,805 followers View post →
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Mike Lustgarten, PhD
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Pistachio consumption increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial - The Journal of Nutrition https://t.co/YSfof5mDmz

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