Year Published: 2019
Journal
BMJ Open
Authors
Chen BB, Han Y, Pan X, Yan J, Liu W, Li Y, Lin X, Xu S, Peng XE
Methods
This was a case-control study in 534 patients diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in China. Authors examined the relationship between nut consumption and NAFLD. Nuts in this study included peanuts, walnuts, and seeds.
Key Findings
For men who ate the highest amount of nuts (including peanuts), nut consumption was associated with a 57% reduced risk of NAFLD compared with men who did not consume nuts.