The Claim
Higher nut consumption is associated with a 23% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease in adults aged 40 and older, with a multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio of 0.77 for those consuming three or more servings per week, independent of smoking, obesity, and socioeconomic status.
What the research says
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Adults aged 40 and older who eat three or more servings of nuts per week have a 23% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those who eat fewer servings, after accounting for smoking, obesity, and socioeconomic status.
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Higher nut consumption is associated with a 23% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease in adults aged 40 and older, as observed in a cohort of 50,045 individuals in Iran, with a multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio of 0.77 for those consuming three or more servings per week, independent of smoking, obesity, and socioeconomic status.
Eating nuts lowers bad cholesterol and reduces swelling in blood vessels, which prevents plaque buildup and keeps blood flowing smoothly, reducing the chance of heart attacks and strokes.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Nut consumption and total and cause-specific mortality: results from the Golestan Cohort Study.
People who ate at least three handfuls of nuts every week were 23% less likely to die from heart disease, even if they smoked or were overweight — suggesting nuts might help protect the heart on their own.
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