The Claim
Consumption of peanuts or tree nuts two or more times per week is associated with a reduction in mortality, with hazard ratios of 0.88 and 0.83, respectively, indicating a similar magnitude of association for both types of nuts.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People who eat peanuts or tree nuts at least twice a week have a lower risk of death compared to those who eat them less often, and the reduction in risk is similar for both types of nuts.
See the scientific wording
The association between nut consumption and reduced mortality is similar for peanuts and tree nuts, with hazard ratios of 0.88 and 0.83, respectively, for consumption two or more times per week, suggesting that both types contribute similarly to the observed health benefits.
Eating nuts every few days lowers harmful fats in the blood and reduces swelling throughout the body, which prevents damage to blood vessels and organs, leading to a lower chance of dying from heart disease, cancer, or other chronic illnesses.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Association of Nut Consumption with Total and Cause-Specific Mortality
Eating peanuts or tree nuts at least twice a week is linked to a slightly lower chance of dying, and both types of nuts offer about the same health benefit — like a 12% to 17% lower risk.
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