Higher consumption of omega 3 fatty acids (O3s), found amply in fish and nuts, are linked to reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease. Omega 3 fish oil therapy is typically implemented for lowering triglycerides.
On the heels of earlier studies investigating the benefits of nut consumption on lowering cholesterol, a new study that compared the benefits of walnuts versus fish on serum lipids (fats), reveals that the O3s derived from walnuts were indeed beneficial for lowering cholesterol. According to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), a diet supplemented with walnuts led to reductions in cholesterol levels, while a fish diet led to reductions in blood levels of triglycerides. (1)
