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Doctors called a familiar and very beneficial product for heart health — Walnut. It has a unique composition and reduces the risk of death by 45 percent.
Also, walnuts are good not only for the cardiovascular system, but also for the brain. They are rich in alpha-linolenic acid, and its content is several times higher compared to other nuts.
In addition, it contains polyunsaturated omega-3 acids and substances that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Monounsaturated fats contained in walnuts reduce the risk of problems with blood vessels and heart.
Scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health Marta Guasch Ferre conducted a large-scale study, which included 200,000 people. The experiment lasted 30 years.
The results of the work proved that if you consume three servings of walnuts per week, the risk of mortality is reduced by 45 percent.
Recall that it was previously reported that a juice has been named that effectively reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.