Nut consumption in relation to all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a meta-analysis 18 prospective studies
Longevity, Overview
Year Published: 2017
Journal
Food Funct
Authors
Chen GC, Zhang R, Martínez-González MA, Zhang ZL, Bonaccio M, van Dam RM, Qin LQ
Methods
This article reivewed 18 prospective studies that examined the relationship between tree nut/peanut consumption and mortality.
Key Findings
Key Findings: Authors found that nut consumption was associated with reduced risk of death from all causes, with the strongest reduction for coronary heart disease mortality. It was noted that the benefits from tree nuts and peanuts can be achieved at a relatively low level of consumption.
