Cholestrol Lowering NUTS
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:25 am
Bet you thought I was talking about people taking Statins!! 
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content ... 06/11/1327
http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content ... 06/11/1327
Tsai CJ, Leitzmann MF, Hu FB, Willett WC, Giovannucci EL. A prospective cohort study of nut consumption and the risk of gallstone disease in men. Am J Epidemiol. 2004 Nov 15;160(10):961-8.
"Nuts are rich in several compounds that may be protective against gallstones. During 457,305 person-years of follow-up, 1,833 participants reported gallstone disease. Men consuming 5 or more units [150g++] of nuts per week (frequent consumption) had a significantly lower risk of gallstone disease." PMID: 15522852 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]