The Claim
In older adults at high cardiovascular risk, each unit increase in nut consumption over time is associated with a 32% lower risk of all-cause mortality.
What the research says
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Older adults with high cardiovascular risk who eat more nuts over time have a 32% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who eat fewer nuts.
See the scientific wording
In older adults at high cardiovascular risk, repeated measurements of nut consumption over time show a 32% lower risk of all-cause mortality per unit increase in intake, suggesting a sustained protective association.
Eating nuts regularly reduces inflammation in the blood vessels and makes the lining of the arteries work better, which prevents heart attacks and strokes, leading to longer life.
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 nuts (like 3 or more servings a week) were much less likely to die during the study, and the more nuts they ate, the lower their risk — so eating nuts regularly seems to help people live longer.
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