Dietary components and risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality: a review of evidence from meta-analyses
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Year Published: 2019
Journal
Eur J Prev Cardiol
Authors
Kwok CS, Gulati M, Michos ED, Potts J, Wu P, Watson L, Loke YK, Mallen C, Mamas MA
Methods
In this analysis of the current evidence, authors looked at a total of 17 studies that examined the relationship between diet and mortality/cardiovascular disease. Specific foods, like peanuts, were examined as well.
Key Findings
Key Findings: Nuts were associated with a reduced risk of mortality. Peanut consumption reduced mortality risk by 23%. Similar benefits were found for peanut consumption and cardiovascular disease.
