Nuts as part of a healthy cardiovascular diet.

Abstract

The increasing trend of obesity has been associated with a greater prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and may lead to more vascular disease. Nuts, a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids and fiber, have been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Numerous studies have demonstrated that nuts favorably affect serum lipids. They also exhibit a number of nonlipid benefits, including improved weight management, greater insulin sensitivity, and favorable endothelial effects, as well as having anti-inflammatory properties. Incorporating nuts into the diets of more people may lead to a variety of cardiovascular benefits.

• Authors: Stephen D Nash, David T Nash
• Journal: Current atherosclerosis reports (Curr Atheroscler Rep) Vol. 10 Issue 6 Pg. 529-35 (Dec 2008) ISSN: 1534-6242 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 18937902 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Cardiovascular Diseases (prevention & control)
• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (prevention & control)
• Humans
• Nuts