Can Walnuts Help to Prevent Prostate Cancer & Heart Disease?
Walnuts are not only one of the best sources of plant protein, but are also an excellent source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Considerable research has shown the value of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in the prevention of many diseases. Now, researchers have found that walnuts my reduce the risk of prostate cancer and improve vascular health. Researchers supplemented the diets of 21 older men with walnuts for 8-weeks. Levels of Vitamin E and prostate specific androgens (PSAs) were measured before and after. Subjects consumed their typical diet with or without a 75g/day walnut supplement. Five participants completed a timed study to determine acute changes in triglyceride levels in the blood. Measurements were taken at baseline and 1, 2, 4 and 8 hours after eating 75g of walnuts. The results showed a significant decrease in triglycerides, which may reduce the risk of heart disease and a trend towards a decrease in PSA levels, which may reduce th
