Walnuts

Source of plant-based omega-3s; part of nut mixes shown to reduce DNA damage

NutsNuts and Seeds

Active Compounds

Bioactive compounds found in Walnuts, based on research from longevity science.

Omega-3 fatty acids
Source: How Not to Age
Ellagitannins
Source: How Not to Age
Polyunsaturated fats
Nuts contain unsaturated fats associated with health
Source: The Longevity Diet

Health conditions and aging processes that Walnuts may influence, based on the source research.

Age-Related Artery Stiffness
Only nuts known to significantly improve artery function
Source: How Not to Age
Cognitive decline
Long-term nut intake associated with better cognitive function in older women; Mediterranean diet with added walnuts reduced age-related cognitive decline in RCT
Source: How Not to Age
Heart disease
Only nut known to significantly improve artery function.
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook

Cancer
In PREDIMED study, eating more than 3 servings/week appeared to cut risk of dying from cancer in half
Source: How Not to Age
Stroke1 ounce/day
In the PREDIMED study, the added-nuts group had significantly fewer strokes, appearing to cut stroke risk in half
Source: How Not to Die
All-Cause Mortality
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
Aging
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
Heart disease
walnuts as they're rich in antioxidants as well as omega-3 fats, which can lower your risk of heart disease
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Cardiovascular Disease
One-year walnut supplementation modifies exosomal miRNA related to cardiovascular disease in elderly
Source: How Not to Age

Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.

3+ servings/weekfor Cancer
People who ate more than three servings of walnuts per week appeared to cut their risk of dying from cancer in half in the PREDIMED study
Source: How Not to Die
1 ounce/dayfor Stroke
In the PREDIMED study, the added-nuts group had significantly fewer strokes, appearing to cut stroke risk in half
Source: How Not to Die