The effect of regular consumption of walnuts on heart health
Regular consumption of 60 grams of walnuts can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers from the American Center for Life Sciences Research.
The researchers of this scientific center, by reviewing 1,301 articles and 61 tests, have shown that walnuts, with their saturated fats, dietary fiber and protein, have a high potential to reduce bad cholesterol, diastolic blood pressure and inflammation, and also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Gives.
Walnuts alone can lower total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL, or bad cholesterol. In addition, walnuts are the only nuts that have significant levels of alpha linolenic acid – an omega-3 plant species.
Therefore, consuming two to three ounces a day, something equivalent to 60 grams of walnuts, can significantly improve the overall health of the body, especially the heart.
The findings are published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.