The Claim
Higher consumption of total nuts, including tree nuts, peanuts, and peanut butter, is associated with a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and a 19% lower risk of ischemic heart disease mortality when comparing individuals in the 90th percentile of intake to those in the 10th percentile, after adjusting for age, education, smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, and dietary patterns.
What the research says
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People who eat the most nuts, including tree nuts, peanuts, and peanut butter, have a 14% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 19% lower risk of dying from ischemic heart disease compared to those who eat the least, after accounting for other lifestyle and dietary factors.
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Higher consumption of total nuts, including tree nuts, peanuts, and peanut butter, is associated with a 14% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality and a 19% lower risk of ischemic heart disease mortality when comparing individuals in the 90th percentile of intake to those in the 10th percentile, after adjusting for age, education, smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, and dietary patterns.
Eating nuts lowers bad cholesterol and reduces swelling in blood vessels, which prevents plaque from building up and blocking arteries, making heart attacks and related deaths less likely.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat the most nuts, like almonds, peanuts, and peanut butter, were found to be less likely to die from heart disease than those who eat the least — even after accounting for other healthy habits. This study shows a clear link between eating more nuts and living longer from heart-related causes.
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