The Claim
Higher intake of nuts three times per month is associated with an 11% lower risk of heart disease mortality in rural Chinese adults aged 40–69 over a 26-year follow-up period.
What the research says
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Adults in rural China who ate nuts three times a month had an 11% lower rate of death from heart disease over 26 years compared to those who ate fewer nuts.
See the scientific wording
Higher intake of nuts three times per month is associated with an 11% lower risk of heart disease mortality in rural Chinese adults aged 40–69, based on 26 years of follow-up in a cohort of 2,445 individuals, suggesting that even modest nut consumption may contribute to cardiovascular protection in low-income populations.
Eating nuts introduces antioxidants into the body, which neutralize harmful molecules that damage blood vessels. This reduces inflammation and prevents the buildup of fatty plaques in arteries, leading to fewer heart attacks and deaths from heart disease.
What the research says
1 studyIn a long-term study of rural Chinese adults, people who ate nuts about three times a month were 11% less likely to die from heart disease than those who ate them less often — just like the claim says.
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