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The amazing ability of one specific nut to lower cholesterol, high blood pressure and improve overall health has been observed for some time now.<\/p>\nThe amazing ability of one specific nut to lower cholesterol, high blood pressure and improve overall health has been observed for some time now.<\/p>\n
A recent study, however, proves the amazing health benefits immediately after consuming this nut only ONCE. Something that crowns this nut to be the \u201cking of all nuts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Tufts University uncover the mysterious benefits of the powerful ingredients in walnuts and share their findings in a small cross-over study.<\/p>\n
Study participants were 15 overweight individuals suffering from moderately high blood sugar.<\/p>\n
The research was designed for all study participants to be tested four times each.<\/p>\n
[adrotate group=”5″]In one treatment they had to randomly consume either whole walnuts (85 grams), walnut oil ( 51 grams), walnut shell (6 grams) or defatted walnut meat ( 34 grams ).<\/p>\n
The procedure was repeated three more times .Before and after the treatments at the different times, study participants underwent several psychological and biochemical evaluations.<\/p>\n
The results of a study revealed that even with just a ONE-time consumption of walnut oil and whole walnuts, blood vessel functioning drastically improved- which is extremely important in maintaining good cardiovascular health.
\nResearchers explain that walnut oil helps preserve the endothelial cells, the lining of the walls of blood vessels. <\/p>\n
In addition, the performance of \u201cgood\u201d HDL cholesterol after consuming whole walnuts and walnut oil was more effective in removing bad cholesterol from blood.<\/p>\n
The researchers bring to light the powerful compounds responsible for amazing health benefits in walnuts.<\/p>\n
1) Alpha- linolenic acid, which is a type of Omega-3 fatty acids found mainly in plants. <\/p>\n
2) Gamma-tocopherol, known as the main form of Vitamin E.<\/p>\n
3) Phytosterols ,a good cholesterol found in plants, powerful enough to remove harmful cholesterol from blood stream.<\/p>\n
Given the results of the study, we can obviously conclude that the walnut is one food that we should definitely add to our health food list.<\/p>\n
Just sprinkle the oil on your favorite salad or consume whole walnuts as a snack between your meals. <\/p>\n
For even more powerful ways to lower your cholesterol, follow this step-by-step plan to bring your cholesterol down to a healthy level as soon as today\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n