The effect of nuts on coronary heart disease risk

Epidemiologic studies have consistently demonstrated beneficial effects of nut consumption on coronary heart disease (CHD) morbidity and mortality in different population groups. Clinical studies have reported total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering effects of heart-healthy diets that...

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Published in:Nutrition reviews 2001-04, Vol.59 (4), p.103
Main Authors: Kris-Etherton, Penny M, Zhao, Guixiang, Binkoski, Amy E, Coval, Stacie M, Etherton, Terry D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiovascular disease
Effects
Health risk assessment
Nutrition
Nuts
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Summary:Epidemiologic studies have consistently demonstrated beneficial effects of nut consumption on coronary heart disease (CHD) morbidity and mortality in different population groups. Clinical studies have reported total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering effects of heart-healthy diets that contain various nuts or legume peanuts.
ISSN:0029-6643
1753-4887