10 Health Benefits of Walnuts
Health Benefit Of Walnuts #3: Minimizes Inflammation
Inflammation is the root cause of many diseases affecting the human body, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. As walnuts minimize inflammation, for sure they can protect you against the above-mentioned diseases and many others.
But how do walnuts minimize inflammation? Walnuts minimize inflammation and help your body fight oxidative stress because of polyphenols they contain. It is believed that ellagitannins, a subgroup of polyphenols are specifically involved. Other compounds found in walnuts which help reduce inflammation are magnesium, arginine, ALA omega -3 fat, etc.
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