A new study shows lower prevalence of Type-2 diabetes amongst those who consume walnuts
| Updated: Jun 29, 2018, 12:36 IST
We have previously brought you how consuming walnuts could reduce the risk of getting cancer, however, today a new study we came across, suggests that walnuts may nearly halve the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes. This new epidemiological study represented more than 34,000 American adults and compared them to adults who do not eat nuts.
The findings showed doubling walnut consumption (or eating 3 tablespoons) was associated with a 47 per cent lower prevalence of Type-2 diabetes. "The strong connection between walnut consumers and lower prevalence of Type-2 diabetes is additional justification for including walnuts in the diet. Other research has shown that walnuts may also be beneficial for cognitive function and heart health," said Lenore Arab from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
The study showed that those who consumed walnuts showed a lower risk for Type-2 diabetes compared to those who did not consume any nuts regardless of age, gender, race, education, BMI and amount of physical activity. Previous studies too have examined the association between walnut consumption and cardiovascular health as well as diabetes. And the findings from this study provide additional support for the role of walnuts as part of a healthy diet that may help reduce the risk for diabetes.
The findings showed doubling walnut consumption (or eating 3 tablespoons) was associated with a 47 per cent lower prevalence of Type-2 diabetes. "The strong connection between walnut consumers and lower prevalence of Type-2 diabetes is additional justification for including walnuts in the diet. Other research has shown that walnuts may also be beneficial for cognitive function and heart health," said Lenore Arab from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
The study showed that those who consumed walnuts showed a lower risk for Type-2 diabetes compared to those who did not consume any nuts regardless of age, gender, race, education, BMI and amount of physical activity. Previous studies too have examined the association between walnut consumption and cardiovascular health as well as diabetes. And the findings from this study provide additional support for the role of walnuts as part of a healthy diet that may help reduce the risk for diabetes.