The Claim
In older adults at high cardiovascular risk, consuming more than three servings of walnuts per week is associated with a 45% lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to lower walnut consumption, with a stronger association than that observed for other nuts, which show a 34% reduction in risk.
What the research says
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Older adults with high cardiovascular risk who eat more than three servings of walnuts per week have a 45% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who eat fewer walnuts, and this reduction is greater than the 34% lower risk seen with other nuts.
See the scientific wording
In older adults at high cardiovascular risk, consuming more than three servings of walnuts per week is associated with a 45% lower risk of all-cause mortality, which is stronger than the association observed for other nuts (34% reduction), potentially due to higher polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity.
Walnuts release special plant compounds that clean up harmful molecules in the blood, reduce swelling in blood vessels, and help cells survive longer, which keeps the heart and body working better and lowers the chance of death.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Frequency of nut consumption and mortality risk in the PREDIMED nutrition intervention trial
People over 55 with heart problems who ate more than three servings of walnuts a week were 45% less likely to die during the study, which was even better than eating other nuts. This matches what the claim says.
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