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
Effects of Dark Chocolate and Almonds on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Randomized Controlled-Feeding Trial.
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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.
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.
Posts show moderate interest by sharing insights, potential health benefits, and some skepticism about causality but generally engage with the topic.
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.
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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Most liked on X and BlueskyNever feel guilty anymore about eating cholocate
Did you know chocolate almonds can reduce risk of coronary heart disease?
@Gerrythecynic Love dark chocolate! Here is another reason (with almonds)... https://t.co/6oJnbiRXnq
@ScepticalDoctor @Alecsplaining @krosenque @MattMadore576 https://t.co/aEG7bP7u4S
@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
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
RT @MartinRoosli: Never feel guilty anymore about eating cholocate
Never feel guilty anymore about eating cholocate
@ScepticalDoctor @Alecsplaining @krosenque @MattMadore576 https://t.co/aEG7bP7u4S
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
Did you know chocolate almonds can reduce risk of coronary heart disease?
@Gerrythecynic Love dark chocolate! Here is another reason (with almonds)... https://t.co/6oJnbiRXnq
@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