The Claim
Higher consumption of tree nuts and peanuts (10+ grams per day) is associated with a 23% lower risk of total mortality and up to a 44% lower risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases in human populations.
What the research says
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People who eat at least 10 grams of tree nuts or peanuts per day have a 23% lower risk of dying from any cause and up to a 44% lower risk of dying from neurodegenerative diseases.
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Higher consumption of tree nuts and peanuts (10+ grams per day) is associated with a 23% lower risk of total mortality and up to a 44% lower risk of death from neurodegenerative diseases, based on pooled data from cohort studies involving over 120,000 participants, suggesting that regular nut intake may contribute to reduced risk of premature death from multiple chronic causes.
Eating tree nuts and peanuts releases compounds that calm inflammation and reduce damage from unstable molecules in the body. This protects blood vessels and brain cells from deterioration, lowering the chance of fatal diseases like heart disease, cancer, and brain degeneration.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat at least 10 grams of nuts like almonds or peanuts every day were found to be less likely to die early from heart disease, cancer, or brain-related illnesses, based on a big, long-term study of over 120,000 people.
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