Background and aims Nut consumption has been associated with decreased risk of
coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes which has been largely attributed to their …

The epidemiological evidence for the cardio-protective effect of nut consumption is
presented and reviewed. Four large prospective epidemiological studies of primary …

Aim Nuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids as well as other bioactive constituents. The
present study investigated the association between nut consumption and the incidence of …

Inflammation is one of the recognised mechanisms involved in the development of
atherosclerotic plaque and insulin resistance. Inflammatory or endothelial markers such as …

Current knowledge on the effects of nut consumption on human health has rapidly increased
in recent years and it now appears that nuts may play a role in the prevention of chronic age …

Frequent nut consumption is associated with lower rates of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Also, nut-rich diets improve the serum lipid profile of participants in dietary intervention trials …

Nuts are nutrient-rich foods that contain many bioactive compounds that are beneficial for
cardiovascular health. Higher consumption of nuts has been associated with a reduced risk …

Background: The effects of nuts on major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors,
including dose-responses and potential heterogeneity by nut type or phytosterol content, are …

Traditionally nuts have been perceived as an unhealthy food because of their high fat
content. However, recent accumulative evidence suggests that frequent consumption of nuts …

Higher nut consumption has been associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease
(CHD) events in several epidemiologic studies. The study examined the association …