Nuts Tied to Lower CVD Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

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Nuts Tied to Lower CVD Risk in Type 2 Diabetes


Eating nuts may decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online in Circulation Research.
The researchers found that higher levels of nut consumption — especially tree nuts like walnuts, cashews, and almonds — were tied to greater reductions in cardiovascular risk.
“Our findings provide new evidence that supports the recommendation of including nuts in healthy dietary patterns for the prevention of CVD complications and premature deaths among individuals with diabetes,” first author Gang Liu, PhD, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, said in a press release.
And even if people already ate nuts before their diabetes diagnosis, increasing nut consumption after diagnosis still showed cardiovascular benefits.
“It seems never too late to improve diet and lifestyle after diagnosis among individuals with type 2 diabetes,” Liu added.
Nuts provide an excellent source of healthy nutrients, such as unsaturated fatty acids, plant proteins, fiber, minerals, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals.

Looking at Nut Consumption Specifically in Those With Diabetes

Past studies have linked consumption of nuts to a reduction in a variety of cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, insulin resistance, and inflammation. The PREDIMED trial, one of the largest randomized controlled trials to evaluate the impact of nuts on cardiovascular health, found a reduced risk of CVD in those randomized to a Mediterranean diet plus nuts compared with controls, as reported by Medscape Medical News.
The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health. Hu and Li have reported receiving grants from the California Walnut Commission. The other authors have reported no relevant financial disclosures.
Circ Res. 2019. Published online February 19, 2019. Abstract

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