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Examine Database: Nuts

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Health Condition/Goal	Health Outcome	Evidence
Atherosclerosis	10 outcomes	1 Study
Cardiovascular Disease	10 outcomes	1 Study
Gestational Diabetes	1 outcome	1 Study

Atherosclerosis

10 outcomes

1 Study

Cardiovascular Disease

10 outcomes

1 Study

Gestational Diabetes

1 outcome

1 Study

Atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular Disease

Gestational Diabetes

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Genetics could affect the metabolism of fatty acids from nuts

In this study, data from a large cohort study were used to evaluate the effect of genetic variants of fatty acid desaturase 1 (FADS1) on blood levels of fatty acids from nuts and type 2 diabetes risk.

Does eating walnuts improve sleep?

Mixed nuts vs. olive oil in the context of a Mediterranean diet

Can walnuts improve the metabolic health of adults at risk for metabolic syndrome?

Do nuts support gut health? Only a little.

Examine Database References

Total cholesterol - Bersch-Ferreira ÂC, Stein E, Waclawovsky G, da Silva LR, Machado RHV, Weschenfelder C, Figueiro MF, Suzumura EA, Santos RHN, Duarte GBS, Rogero MM, de Abreu-Silva EO, Cavalcanti AB, Marcadenti AEffect of nuts on lipid profile and inflammatory biomarkers in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Eur J Nutr.(2024 Jul 5)
Glycemic Control - Zhu T, Liu J, Fan T, Gao H, Yan S, Jia X, Yang F, Ding Z, Wang L, Zhao L, Zhu P, Tao F, Zhu BThe effect of bedtime snacks on morning fasting blood glucose in gestational diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial.Acta Diabetol.(2025 Jan 31)