Eating walnuts probably won't raise your 'good' cholesterol (HDL) enough to make a real difference, even if you eat less than a small handful a day.

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Effects of Walnut Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile and Apolipoproteins in Adults: A GRADE‐Assessed Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta‐Analysis of 49 Randomized Controlled Trials

Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Human

2026 Feb

The study found that eating walnuts doesn’t meaningfully raise ‘good’ cholesterol (HDL) in most adults, even though there’s a tiny bump at lower doses — just like the claim says.

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Effects of Walnut Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile and Apolipoproteins in Adults: A GRADE‐Assessed Systematic Review and Dose–Response Meta‐Analysis of 49 Randomized Controlled Trials

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DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.71526

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