date:Nov 16, 2012
Individuals who consume a diet rich in plant-based omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), such as those found in walnuts, may have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly coronary heart death, according to a new meta-analysis published in the recent issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
The systematic review incorporated 27 original studies and included 251,049 individuals and found that overall ALA exposure was associated with lower risk of CVD. In t