Peanuts: Bioactive Food in a Shell
Research has identified numerous functional compounds in peanuts that promote health and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Backed by scientific evidence related to health and disease prevention, peanuts have emerged as a major functional food. In the past, peanuts were erroneously perceived as unhealthy due to their high fat content. However, research findings have elevated the image of peanuts, which contain numerous functional and health-promoting compounds, including arginine, monounsaturated oleic and other polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, folate, niacin, vitamin E, and minerals—magnesium, copper, pot…
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