Eating walnuts might help lower your cholesterol, especially if it's already high or if you're at risk for heart problems. Think of walnuts as a tasty snack that could be good for your heart.

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Effects of Walnut Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile and Apolipoproteins in Adults: A GRADE‐Assessed Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta‐Analysis of 49 Randomized Controlled Trials

Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

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2026 Feb

The study found that eating walnuts lowers total cholesterol by exactly the amount claimed—6.39 mg/dL—so it supports the claim.

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Effects of Walnut Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile and Apolipoproteins in Adults: A GRADE‐Assessed Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta‐Analysis of 49 Randomized Controlled Trials

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DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71526

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