Tree Nut Consumption Associated with Reduced Total and Cause-Specific Mortality

... Dr. Fuchs. Nuts contain important nutrients such as unsaturated fats, high quality protein, vitamins (i.e., vitamin E, folate and niacin) minerals (i.e., magnesium, calcium and potassium) and phytochemicals-all of which may offer cardioprotective, ...

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