According to a study published in BMC Medicine, regular consumption of almonds reduces the risk of death from heart disease.
Like nuts Walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios or almonds It will be beneficial for health when we are High cardiovascular risk, according to the results of a Spanish clinical trial published in BMC Medicine. For this trial, 7,216 people at high cardiovascular risk (3,071 men and 4,145 women mean age 67 years old) was distributed in three groups. followed first Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil, a second Mediterranean diet rich in nuts (in this study, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pine nuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts and cashews were considered nuts) and a third a “control” diet for comparison. After that After about 5 years, The researchers found that, compared to non-consumers, subjects who consumed the least 3 servings (or handfuls) of almonds per week (which represents the total 84 grams) was The risk of death from all causes was reduced by 39%Especially by cardiovascular diseases or cancer. protective effect on premature mortality It was also seen in a group of people who followed a walnut-rich diet.
Positive effect on cholesterol
More than 20 years ago, the first studies were published on possible Beneficial effects of walnut consumption on health. Since then, these effects have been studied in depth, recall the Spanish authors in a note accompanying their results. A study published in the journal Nutrients in 2010, for example, confirms that walnut consumption is able to improve blood lipid levels (Cholesterol, triglycerides) and can Affects inflammatory processesOxidative stress, vascular reactivity and blood sugar control… many mechanisms that It will contribute to reducing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and thus overall mortality. However, the Spanish researchers say that questions about the quantity, duration and type of almonds are yet to be clarified. As a reminder, there are cardiovascular diseases Second cause of death after cancer, with 140,000 deaths per year, But they are there leading cause of death in women Among all ages combined and the very elderly, the Ministry of Health reports.
