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Micronutrients & recovery
Nuts improve endothelial function and reduce LDL oxidation resistance compared to diets high in saturated fats.
Eat nuts regularly to improve blood vessel health. The unsaturated fats in nuts make LDL particles more resistant to oxidation, and other components like L-arginine help improve how blood vessels function, reducing cardiovascular risk.
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Healthy fats in nuts contribute to the beneficial effects of frequent nut intake observed in epidemiological studies... and in short-term feeding trials (cholesterol lowering, LDL resistance to oxidation, and improved endothelial function).
Why this rating
Supported by feeding trials and mechanistic studies.
Source
Fatty acid composition of nuts – implications for cardiovascular health
Emilio Ros et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2006
DOI 10.1017/bjn20061861
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