Nut consumption is associated with lower incidence of type 2 diabetes: The Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
Diabetes
Year Published: 2017
Journal
Diabetes Metab
Authors
Asghari G, Ghorbani Z, Mirmiran P, Azizi F
Methods
This study was conducted in Iran with 1984 participants. Authors collected dietary data to examine the relationhip between nut consumption and risk of diabetes.
Key Findings
Key Findings: Results showed a significant 53% decrease in risk for diabetes in participants who consumed nuts 4 times per week or more vs those who consumed none.