Walnuts are used to reduce blood lipids

Walnuts are used to reduce blood lipids

Based on various studies conducted around the world, it has been identified; Walnuts have the ability to lower blood cholesterol levels.

Walnuts are not only good for lowering blood cholesterol levels, but also reduce the risk of heart disease and inflammation.

Walnuts are good for the heart because they contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids (especially alpha linoleic acid) and phytosterols.

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce triglyceride levels and reduce the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the arteries by increasing HDL levels and decreasing LDL levels.

But the mechanism that lowers total cholesterol levels by these compounds is still unknown. In fact, walnuts contain more omega-3 fatty acids than other nuts.

Walnuts, in addition to containing compounds that are good for the heart, contain valuable amounts of vitamins E, B, fiber and other minerals.

According to ISNA, research shows that consuming 45 grams of walnuts as part of a low-cholesterol diet, as long as the calorie intake does not increase, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

In addition, many studies show that consuming large amounts of these substances (substances containing omega-3 fatty acids) reduces the risk of heart attack and blockage of arteries by up to 70%.