A recent study has found that people who particularly enjoy nuts—such as almonds, walnuts, and cashews—have a significantly lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who don’t consume these nuts regularly.
The research was conducted at Loma Linda University in the United States, analyzing data from over 80,000 participants. These individuals had taken part in dietary surveys in the U.S. and Canada between 2002 and 2007.
The study revealed that higher consumption of nuts like almonds, walnuts, or cashews was associated with a 17 to 27 percent reduction in the risk of death from heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes.
The researchers emphasized that heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and while many medications exist, prevention through lifestyle choices—especially diet—can be highly effective.
Although the study’s findings are observational and do not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship, previous research has similarly suggested that nut consumption lowers the risk of heart disease.
Nuts are rich in magnesium, fiber, vitamins, and other compounds that help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure. According to the researchers, these nutrients collectively support healthy arteries and reduce the likelihood of developing heart-related conditions.
They also highlighted that even moderate consumption of these nuts on a weekly basis can offer substantial benefits. Interestingly, the study found that combining regular nut consumption with reduced red meat intake could lower the risk of death from heart disease by as much as 35 to 44 percent, although further research is needed in this area.
