Nuts and Cardiovascular Disease

There is compelling evidence showing that nut intake confers protection against cardiovascular disease (CVD). We conducted a review of the literature with respect to observational studies and randomized trials completed in the past ≈25 years that examined nut intake and CVD endpoints. We included findings from major cohort studies, a large intervention trial, and numerous smaller nut trials. Collectively, data from observational and intervention studies indicate strong and significant association between nut intake and decre ased risk of fatal and non-fatal coronary heart disease , myocardial infarction, and sudden death; and somewhat weak association with stroke.
Source: Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research