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Walnuts effect on HDL cholesterol

Walnuts can increase HDL?

OVERALL, 10-12 nuts a day are recommended daily. Studies are mixed, but one study showed a 6.3% increase in HDL using 30 grams walnuts daily (which is 10 whole walnuts). By way of context, if your HDL is 35, this means a 2 point increase in HDL only.

WalnutsHDLCholesterolNutsDaily Intake30 Grams10-12 NutsCardiovascular HealthHDL Increase
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