A systematic search, limited to human studies, was conducted on PubMed and Cochrane databases. A total of 19 prospective studies from the 2,992 identified articles were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Nut consumption (including total nuts, or types of nuts, e.g. walnuts, almonds, peanuts, peanut butter and hazelnuts) was analyzed.
The results of the study showed a significant inverse association between total nut consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality, coronary heart disease incidence and mortality, and atrial fibrillation.
In conclusion, the study revealed a beneficial role of nut consumption in reducing the incidence of, and mortality from, different CVD outcomes.
Becerra-Tomás, N., Paz-Graniel, I., Kendall, C., Kahleova, H., Rahelić, D., Sievenpiper, J.L., Salas-Salvadó, J. (2013). Nut consumption and incidence of cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular disease mortality: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Nutrition Reviews, pii: nuz042.
The results of the study showed a significant inverse association between total nut consumption and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality, coronary heart disease incidence and mortality, and atrial fibrillation.
In conclusion, the study revealed a beneficial role of nut consumption in reducing the incidence of, and mortality from, different CVD outcomes.
Becerra-Tomás, N., Paz-Graniel, I., Kendall, C., Kahleova, H., Rahelić, D., Sievenpiper, J.L., Salas-Salvadó, J. (2013). Nut consumption and incidence of cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular disease mortality: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Nutrition Reviews, pii: nuz042.