Nuts are an anti-aging product that reduces inflammation and aids in weight loss.

A new study in Nutrients found that nuts may also reduce risk factors associated with heart disease.

and also increase the amount of serotonin in the body.

Experts relied on the data of a previous study, which found that daily consumption of 40 grams of walnuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pistachios, and Brazil nuts led to weight loss, as well as a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate.

The cause is thought to be

tryptophan

, found in nuts, which is metabolized when it enters the gut, resulting in bioactive metabolites that help the body's immune regulation, which is linked to potential heart disease.

In a new study, doctors sought to find out whether eating nuts together with a low-calorie meal affects both the intestines and the amount of tryptophan metabolites.

Nuts and blood pressure

Lead researcher Zhaoping Li, MD, professor of medicine and chair of UCLA's Division of Clinical Nutrition, noted that over time, nuts may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and these findings provide some possible explanations.

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"We found some novel associations between tryptophan metabolites and blood pressure, heart rate, and satiety in overweight and obese individuals, suggesting a broader impact of tryptophan metabolism on general health, including cardiovascular health. system," he added.

Nuts and the "hormone of happiness"

What's more, a second study showed that serotonin levels in the blood increased by 60.9% after 12 weeks of nut consumption and by 82.2% by the 24th week.

"For the first time, we see that nut consumption is associated with increased levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin can have an important effect on mood and overall mental health. Regular nut consumption is associated with increased levels of serotonin, the 'happiness hormone', which makes they are an effective way to raise the mood in a natural way," the doctor added.

In addition to being a source of healthy fats and fiber, studies have also found that eating nuts can help reduce platelet aggregation, the tendency to form blood clots, which is one of the main causes of heart disease.

attack or stroke.

What nuts are the most useful

Doctors add that

hazelnuts and walnuts are usually the most beneficial.

If you are allergic to nuts

For people who, unfortunately, are allergic to nuts and have to give up this healthy product, they are better off focusing on other healthy sources of tryptophan, such as sunflower seeds and avocados.

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Read details about the study.

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