J Am Heart Assoc November 2017 PMID 29187388

Effects of Dark Chocolate and Almonds on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Randomized Controlled-Feeding Trial.

Yujin Lee, Claire E Berryman, Sheila G West, C-Y Oliver Chen, Jeffrey B Blumberg, Karen G Lapsley, Amy G Preston, Jennifer A Fleming, Penny M Kris-Etherton

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced view, with some posts highlighting specific findings like LDL reduction and others expressing curiosity or partial agreement, illustrated by phrases such as 'possible cholesterol improvement' and 'more studies needed.' The words and tone range from informative to skeptical but collectively suggest that the publication promotes thoughtful consideration of dietary impacts on cardiovascular health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings about almonds and dark chocolate reducing some risk factors for heart disease, with some posts referencing specific cholesterol reductions.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest by sharing insights, potential health benefits, and some skepticism about causality but generally engage with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

The engagement level is modest, with some sharing of specific results, linking to other studies, and referencing personal opinions or related items like guilt or guilt-free eating.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article influences perceptions about diet and heart health, but they also highlight a need for further research, indicating a moderate perceived influence.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how eating dark chocolate, almonds, or both together affects risk factors for heart disease in overweight and obese adults, using a controlled feeding trial.
  • Almonds alone lowered total cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol, while the combination of dark chocolate and almonds further reduced certain harmful cholesterol particles like apolipoprotein B and small dense LDL.
  • However, the study found no significant effects on vascular health or oxidative stress, indicating that these foods may mainly improve lipid profiles but not other heart health markers in the short term.

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humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

A diet supplemented with almonds (42.5 g per day) resulted in a 7% reduction in LDL after four weeks. This may be due to the high amounts of oleic acid and linoleic acid in the nuts, which are associated with improved lipid profiles. https://t.co/eOF8BM5rD8

May 19, 2022 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 9,661 followers View post →
Martin Röösli
@MartinRoosli · X

Never feel guilty anymore about eating cholocate

Jun 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,835 followers View post →
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@bajwa_jasmit · X

Did you know chocolate almonds can reduce risk of coronary heart disease?

Mar 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 45 followers View post →
Dr Rani Khatib FESC
@DrRaniKhatib · X

@Gerrythecynic Love dark chocolate! Here is another reason (with almonds)... https://t.co/6oJnbiRXnq

Aug 8, 2019 · 1 like · 5,418 followers View post →
John Gillespie
@DrGillespie_GP · X

@ScepticalDoctor @Alecsplaining @krosenque @MattMadore576 https://t.co/aEG7bP7u4S

Jun 15, 2021 · 1 like · 1,061 followers View post →
Bullish_Bera
@BeraBullish · X

@Inquisitor8_1 @hart_chelle In a Harvard study though there was no impact on triglycerides: neither + nor -. This is backed by Effects of Dark Chocolate and Almonds on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Randomized Controlled‐Feeding Trial by Lee et al. Also almonds+DC=++2/2

Feb 18, 2019 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →

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Salah AlShammari
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Alex Rodríguez
@alexsarg10 · X

RT @humanOS_me: A diet supplemented with almonds (42.5 g per day) resulted in a 7% reduction in LDL after four weeks. This may be due to th…

May 21, 2022 · 5 shares · 138 followers View post →
bearrrrrrr
@bearduckk · X

RT @humanOS_me: A diet supplemented with almonds (42.5 g per day) resulted in a 7% reduction in LDL after four weeks. This may be due to th…

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@suggestic · X

RT @humanOS_me: A diet supplemented with almonds (42.5 g per day) resulted in a 7% reduction in LDL after four weeks. This may be due to th…

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Lokesh Mayanna Gowda
@LokeshMayanna · X

RT @humanOS_me: A diet supplemented with almonds (42.5 g per day) resulted in a 7% reduction in LDL after four weeks. This may be due to th…

May 19, 2022 · 5 shares · 39 followers View post →
Carlos Colmenero
@colme99 · X

RT @humanOS_me: A diet supplemented with almonds (42.5 g per day) resulted in a 7% reduction in LDL after four weeks. This may be due to th…

May 19, 2022 · 5 shares · 77 followers View post →
humanOS.me
@humanOS_me · X

A diet supplemented with almonds (42.5 g per day) resulted in a 7% reduction in LDL after four weeks. This may be due to the high amounts of oleic acid and linoleic acid in the nuts, which are associated with improved lipid profiles. https://t.co/eOF8BM5rD8

May 19, 2022 · 16 likes · 5 shares · 9,661 followers View post →
Sylvia Martinez
@sylmarti · X

RT @MartinRoosli: Never feel guilty anymore about eating cholocate

Jun 30, 2021 · 1 share · 38 followers View post →
Martin Röösli
@MartinRoosli · X

Never feel guilty anymore about eating cholocate

Jun 30, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,835 followers View post →
John Gillespie
@DrGillespie_GP · X

@ScepticalDoctor @Alecsplaining @krosenque @MattMadore576 https://t.co/aEG7bP7u4S

Jun 15, 2021 · 1 like · 1,061 followers View post →
Anshu Sharma
@anshusharmaa_ · X

This RCT shows that there's an association between almonds and coronary heart disease risk when consumed with/without dark chocolate. However, more studies must be conducted to infer causality. https://t.co/f75GrhaOg0 @TessTsindos @PennyRobaus @BasiaDiug @Monash_SPHPM #BMS1042

Oct 5, 2020 · 16 followers View post →
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@bajwa_jasmit · X

Did you know chocolate almonds can reduce risk of coronary heart disease?

Mar 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 45 followers View post →
Dr Rani Khatib FESC
@DrRaniKhatib · X

@Gerrythecynic Love dark chocolate! Here is another reason (with almonds)... https://t.co/6oJnbiRXnq

Aug 8, 2019 · 1 like · 5,418 followers View post →
Bullish_Bera
@BeraBullish · X

@Inquisitor8_1 @hart_chelle In a Harvard study though there was no impact on triglycerides: neither + nor -. This is backed by Effects of Dark Chocolate and Almonds on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Randomized Controlled‐Feeding Trial by Lee et al. Also almonds+DC=++2/2

Feb 18, 2019 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →