The Claim
In U.S. adults, tree nut consumption is associated with a 22% prevalence of low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol compared to 30% in nonconsumers and a 5.3 mg/dL higher mean HDL-C level (58.6 vs. 53.3 mg/dL).
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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U.S. adults who eat tree nuts have a lower rate of low HDL cholesterol and higher average HDL cholesterol levels than those who do not eat tree nuts.
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In U.S. adults, tree nut consumption is associated with a 22% prevalence of low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol compared to 30% in nonconsumers, and a 5.3 mg/dL higher mean HDL-C level (58.6 vs. 53.3 mg/dL), suggesting a consistent link between tree nut intake and improved HDL-C profiles.
Eating tree nuts increases the liver's production of good cholesterol particles by boosting the creation of a key protein that holds them together, which raises the amount of good cholesterol in the blood.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat tree nuts like almonds or walnuts tend to have higher levels of good cholesterol than those who don’t, and this study found that difference in a large group of U.S. adults — even after accounting for other healthy habits.
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