J Am Coll Cardiol November 2017 PMID 29145952

Nut Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.

Marta Guasch-Ferré, Xiaoran Liu, Vasanti S Malik, Qi Sun, Walter C Willett, JoAnn E Manson, Kathryn M Rexrode, Yanping Li, Frank B Hu, Shilpa N Bhupathiraju

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The overall tone is highly positive and enthusiastic, with posts frequently referencing specific benefits such as a 30% reduction in heart disease risk and citing large, scientific studies to back claims. Words like 'scientific support', 'biggest study', and phrases such as 'game changer' indicate strong consensus on the study's importance and potential impact on health behaviors.

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Most discussions strongly endorse the findings, highlighting nuts' protective effects against cardiovascular disease and emphasizing the scientific support behind the publication.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed data from large groups of women and men over several decades and found that eating nuts, especially peanuts, walnuts, and other tree nuts, is linked to a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.
  • Regular nut consumption (at least 2 to 5 times a week) was associated with approximately a 13-23% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease compared to those who rarely or never ate nuts.
  • Overall, the research suggests that eating nuts regularly may have protective effects against heart-related illnesses, highlighting their importance as part of a healthy diet.

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本日の研究プチ情報 3つの大規模な前向き研究によれば、ナッツ類を週2回以上食べる人は(ナッツ類28gを1回分と計算)、2回未満の人より、心血管疾患の発生率が低かった ナッツ類は間食などでも食べやすいかな https://t.co/8lwGzweqrU

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