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Pistachios

Overview​

Pistachios provide CoQ10 (plant source), healthy fats, and protein, supporting mitochondrial function and antioxidant defenses. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): Organ meats (heart, liver), oily fish (sardines, mackerel), beef, Spinach, broccoli, pistachios, olive oil (lower amounts). CoQ10 supports mitochondrial electron transport and antioxidant protection for neurons.

Recipes​

1 recipe containing this food

Salmon Bowl-pistachio-cacao-nibs

A functional ECS-supportive bowl combining salmon, avocado, pistachios, cacao nibs, and early harvest olive oil to help preserve anandamide tone, improve membrane lipid composition, and support gut–brain signaling.

Substances​

1 substance in this food
Chemical structure

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Electron transport chain cofactor and antioxidant relevant to mitochondrial function

Preparation Notes​

  • Can be consumed raw or roasted; gentle roasting preserves nutrients
  • Part of diverse nut intake; dietary diversity (≥30 plant foods per week) supports microbial richness and resilience
  • Supports mitochondrial function via CoQ10; CoQ10 deficiency leads to reduced ATP production and mitochondrial dysfunction
  • Pair with other CoQ10 sources for optimal mitochondrial support

Biological Target Matrix​

No biological targets found for food: Pistachios

References​

  • Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): Organ meats (heart, liver), oily fish (sardines, mackerel), beef, Spinach, broccoli, pistachios, olive oil (lower amounts); supports mitochondrial electron transport and antioxidant protection for neurons
  • CoQ10 deficiency leads to reduced ATP production and mitochondrial dysfunction, which may contribute to neurocognitive issues Mantle and Hargreaves 2024
  • CoQ10 is part of the antioxidant network, working synergistically with vitamin E, vitamin C, lipoic acid, and glutathione Packer et al. 1997