Effects of walnut consumption on plasma fatty acids and lipoproteins in combined hyperlipidemia

Epidemiologic studies show an inverse relation between nut consumption and coronary heart disease.We determined the effects of walnut intake on plasma fatty acids, lipoproteins, and lipoprotein subclasses in patients with combined hyperlipidemia.Participants sequentially adhered to the following diets: 1) a habitual diet (HD), 2) a habitual diet plus walnuts (HD+W), 3) a low-fat diet (LFD), and 4) a low-fat diet plus walnuts (LFD+W).In 13...