The Claim
Consuming nuts at least five times per week is associated with a 26% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality in male physicians aged 65 and older over a 9.6-year period after adjustment for lifestyle and dietary confounders.
What the research says
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Men aged 65 and older who eat nuts at least five times a week have a 26% lower rate of death from heart disease over 9.6 years compared to those who eat nuts less frequently, after accounting for other lifestyle and diet factors.
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Consuming nuts at least five times per week is associated with a 26% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality in male physicians aged 65 and older over a 9.6-year period, after adjusting for lifestyle and dietary confounders, indicating a potential protective role of nuts against heart-related death.
Eating nuts regularly lowers bad cholesterol and reduces swelling in blood vessels, which prevents plaque buildup and lets arteries relax. This lowers blood pressure and stops heart attacks and strokes that cause death from heart disease.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Nut consumption and risk of mortality in the Physicians' Health Study.
The study found that older men who ate nuts five or more times a week were about 26% less likely to die from heart disease than those who rarely ate nuts, even when accounting for other healthy habits. This matches the claim exactly.
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