The Claim
Consuming one serving (28 g) of nuts five or more times per week is associated with a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 20% lower risk of coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older adults, independent of other lifestyle and dietary factors.
What the research says
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People aged middle-aged and older who eat one serving of nuts five or more times per week have a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 20% lower risk of coronary heart disease compared to those who eat nuts less frequently, after accounting for other lifestyle and dietary habits.
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Consuming one serving (28 g) of nuts five or more times per week is associated with a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 20% lower risk of coronary heart disease in middle-aged and older adults, independent of other lifestyle and dietary factors, suggesting that regular nut intake may be a beneficial component of long-term cardiovascular risk reduction strategies.
Eating nuts regularly lowers bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol, while also reducing inflammation in the blood vessels. This keeps the inner lining of arteries healthy and prevents plaque buildup, which lowers the chance of heart attacks and other heart problems.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
People who eat a handful of nuts five or more times a week were found to have significantly lower rates of heart disease and heart attacks, even when researchers accounted for other healthy habits like exercise and not smoking.
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