Background: Recent pooled analyses supported a beneficial impact of nut consumption on
health, but to our knowledge, whether nuts are associated with overall decreased mortality
has not been previously reviewed. Objectives: We aimed to systematically review
prospective studies that explored the effects of nut consumption on all-cause, cardiovascular
disease (CVD), and cancer mortality and quantify the size effect through a meta-analysis.
We also reviewed confounding factors associated with nut consumption to assess potential …