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Diet going nuts.(Health aspects of peanuts.)(Brief Article)

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Eating peanuts on a regular basis has long been known to help prevent cardiovascular disease--but a new study reveals that this may not be entirely due to the high fatty acid content of the nuts.

A small US study found that peanuts lower triglycerides--an emerging risk factor for heart disease--and improve total diet quality by increasing a number of nutrients associated with the prevention of cardiovascular disease. These heart-healthy nutrients include magnesium, folate, vitamin E, copper, arginine and fiber.

Peanut consumption also led to favorable changes in the fat profile of participant's diets: ...

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