Pistachios May Reduce Heart Disease

According to a study done at Penn. State, pistachios can drastically reduce the amount of LDL cholesterol in a person, thereby reducing the person's risk of heart disease. It also seems that the pistachios accomplish this based on the amount at which they are consumed. For example, the study showed that people who consumed 1.5 ounces (one handful) of pistachios a day had their overall blood cholesterol lowered; but, the study subjects who consumed 3 ounces (two handfuls) of pistachios a day not only had their overall blood cholesterol reduced but also had their ratio of LDL/HDL reduced. This study seems promising and may provide a good treatment for those who suffer from high cholesterol.


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