Cardiovascular disorders are amongst the leading causes of mortality, also accounting for 203 million disability-adjusted life years and 31% of all deaths worldwide. Three decades of study has shown walnuts can support cardiovascular health. In line with the results from these studies, a recent research project supported by CWC examined the association between 4-year changes in nut consumption and risk of confirmed cardiovascular disease end points in the subsequent 4 years. The findings of the study then indicated increasing total nut intake (i.e., walnuts, other tree nuts, and peanuts) by half a serving per day (about 14g) was associated with an 8% lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), 6% lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), and 11% lower risk of stroke. When looking at the impact of individual nuts or categories, walnuts were associated with the greatest reduction in stroke risk, showing a 20% lower risk with each increase in half a serving per day, compared to other tree nuts (9%), peanuts (8%), and all nuts (11%)1.

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