An international team of scientists concluded that people who consume about 20 grams of nuts a day are less likely to develop cancer or die from cardiovascular disease. Experts presented the results of the study in an article published in the journal BMC Medicine.
Biologists analyzed data from 29 scientific papers on the effects of nuts and other fruits on human health. The research involved a total of 819 thousand participants. Scientists examined 12 thousand cases of coronary heart disease, nine thousand cases of stroke, 18 thousand - cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and more than 85 thousand deaths.
Researchers recommend that you regularly eat pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, and peanuts, which are beans. A daily intake of 20 grams is associated with a 30 percent reduction in the incidence of ischemia of the heart, a 15 percent decrease in the risk of developing cancer, and a 22 percent decrease in the likelihood of premature death. People who follow this advice will be less likely to get diabetes and respiratory problems, scientists say, although the association is less pronounced.
Nuts are high in fiber, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fats - substances that play a key role in reducing the risk of heart disease and lowering cholesterol. They also contain antioxidants that can fight oxidative stress and possibly lower your risk of cancer.