Do a handful of walnuts help your heart?
Effect of moderate walnut consumption on lipid profile, arterial stiffness, and platelet activation in humans
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
No improvement in arterial stiffness or platelet activation despite increased ALA intake
Omega-3s are widely believed to reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. Walnuts are often marketed as 'heart-healthy,' yet no changes were seen in key vascular or clotting markers.
Practical Takeaways
Eating a small handful of walnuts daily is a good way to increase plant-based omega-3 intake.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
No improvement in arterial stiffness or platelet activation despite increased ALA intake
Omega-3s are widely believed to reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. Walnuts are often marketed as 'heart-healthy,' yet no changes were seen in key vascular or clotting markers.
Practical Takeaways
Eating a small handful of walnuts daily is a good way to increase plant-based omega-3 intake.
Publication
Journal
European journal of clinical nutrition
Year
2010
Authors
J. Din, S. M. Aftab, A. Jubb, Francis H Carnegy, K. Lyall, J. Sarma, D. Newby, A. Flapan
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Claims (6)
Eating walnuts helps your blood vessels work better by improving blood flow, and this benefit happens even if your cholesterol doesn't change.
Eating a small handful of walnuts every day for a month doesn’t seem to improve cholesterol levels in healthy young guys who already have normal cholesterol.
Eating a small handful of walnuts every day for a month doesn’t seem to make arteries more flexible in healthy young guys, according to this claim.
Eating just a small handful of walnuts every day—about 15 grams—can triple how much of a healthy plant-based omega-3 fat you get, even if you don't eat many other sources.
Eating a small handful of walnuts every day for a month doesn’t seem to change how sticky your blood cells are, at least in healthy young guys.