Do walnuts help blood vessels work better?
Effect of walnut consumption on markers of endothelial function in adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Walnuts improved FMD but had no effect on ICAM-1, VCAM-1, or SARM
It’s counterintuitive because improved blood vessel function is often assumed to go hand-in-hand with reduced inflammation markers. This study suggests walnut benefits may be more targeted.
Practical Takeaways
Including walnuts in your diet may support blood vessel health by improving how well they dilate.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Walnuts improved FMD but had no effect on ICAM-1, VCAM-1, or SARM
It’s counterintuitive because improved blood vessel function is often assumed to go hand-in-hand with reduced inflammation markers. This study suggests walnut benefits may be more targeted.
Practical Takeaways
Including walnuts in your diet may support blood vessel health by improving how well they dilate.
Publication
Journal
Phytotherapy Research
Year
2024
Authors
Chou-Yi Hsu, Abdullah Ali Alzahrani, Hatem Ghaleb Maabreh, K. Prasad, D. O. Bokov, Anaheed Hussein Kareem, A. Alawadi, Ali Ihsan, Maha Noori Shakir, Mohammed Qasim Alasheqi
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Claims (6)
Eating walnuts might help lower body-wide inflammation and make your blood vessels work better by relaxing more easily.
Eating walnuts helps your blood vessels work better by improving blood flow, and this benefit happens even if your cholesterol doesn't change.
Eating walnuts might help your blood vessels work better by improving blood flow, which could lower your risk of heart disease.
Eating walnuts doesn't seem to change levels of a protein in the blood called ICAM-1, which is linked to inflammation, at least based on studies in adults.
Eating walnuts probably doesn't change how your body responds to certain stimuli — a review of several studies found no real effect.