The Claim
In adults aged 55 to 80 years at high cardiovascular risk, consuming more than three servings of nuts per week is associated with a 55% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality over a median follow-up of 4.8 years.
What the research says
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Adults aged 55 to 80 with high cardiovascular risk who eat more than three servings of nuts per week have a 55% lower rate of death from cardiovascular disease over nearly five years compared to those who eat fewer servings.
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In adults aged 55 to 80 years at high cardiovascular risk, consuming more than three servings of nuts per week is associated with a 55% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality over a median follow-up of 4.8 years.
Eating nuts regularly lowers bad cholesterol and reduces swelling in blood vessels, which prevents dangerous blockages from breaking off and causing fatal heart attacks or strokes.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Frequency of nut consumption and mortality risk in the PREDIMED nutrition intervention trial
People over 55 with heart disease risk who ate more than three handfuls of nuts a week were 55% less likely to die from heart problems over nearly five years, just like the claim says.
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