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Freitas-Simoes and colleagues reported a significant positive association between walnut consumption and odds of healthy aging (defined as surviving beyond 65 years of age with no history of 11 chronic diseases, no self-reported memory impairment, no physical disabilities, and intact mental health) among participants of the NHS (odds ratio [OR ...
1 sie 2022 · Smaller numbers of studies were identified reporting results related to total mortality, CVD (hard end points), MetS, cancer, aging, appetite, gut microbiota, and mental health, but no formal synthesis could be performed.
The results indicated that diets supplemented with walnuts significantly decreased total and LDL cholesterol, beyond that of the comparator diets. Since then, more than 10 clinical trials with larger samples sizes and longer follow-ups have been published.
Together, these reports suggest that early and long-term nutritional intervention with walnuts may have beneficial effects in maintaining cognitive function and protecting against age-related cognitive decline and in reducing the risk, delaying the onset, or slowing the progression of cognitive impairment and dementia in MCI and AD.
19 lis 2021 · Research has found that people who eat nuts regularly are less likely to have heart disease. While all varieties of nuts are full of important nutrients, a two-year randomized trial shows a daily dose of walnuts lowered levels of harmful blood lipids that affect cardiovascular health –– and without ...
23 paź 2024 · A 2022 study published in Nutrients revealed that eating about two servings of walnuts a day for 16 weeks improved self-reported levels of stress and depression, aided in a longer period of sleep and improved overall mental health. Plus, their results found that consuming walnuts led to improvements in the microbiome as well.
8 lut 2024 · How many walnuts should I eat? The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends about 5 ounces of nuts, seeds and soy products per week for a 2,000 calorie diet. One serving (1 ounce) contains 2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, 18 grams of fat, and about 190 calories.
