A growing body of research indicates that regular almond consumption is associated with improvements in several cardiovascular risk markers, according to multiple peer-reviewed studies and meta-analyses. Almonds, the most consumed tree nut worldwide, provide a nutrient-dense source of healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E and magnesium – which collectively support heart health, researchers reported. [1] [2] A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Nutritional Science analyzed 18 randomized controlled trials involving 837 participants and found that almond consumption improved blood lipid levels, including reductions in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. [3] Separate research from Oregon State University,…

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