The Claim
Higher nut consumption is associated with reduced total mortality in a general Mediterranean adult population, with individuals consuming nuts at least 8 times per month showing a 47% lower risk of death compared to those who never ate 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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Adults in Mediterranean populations who eat nuts at least eight times a month have a 47% lower risk of dying over a 4.3-year period compared to those who never eat nuts.
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Higher nut consumption is associated with reduced total mortality in a general Mediterranean adult population, with individuals consuming nuts at least 8 times per month showing a 47% lower risk of death compared to those who never ate nuts, based on a 4.3-year follow-up of 19,386 participants.
Eating nuts regularly lowers harmful inflammation and damage from free radicals in the body, which keeps blood vessels healthy and improves how the body uses sugar and fat, reducing the chance of fatal diseases like heart attacks and cancer.
What the research says
1 studyPeople in this study who ate nuts at least eight times a month were much less likely to die over a few years than those who never ate nuts — the study confirms this exactly.
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