Health Benefits

• Heart health Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that can reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease. They can also improve the function of blood vessels and the lining of the heart.

• Brain health contains antioxidants and polyphenols, which may help improve brain function and slow mental decline. 

• Gut health improves gut health by altering the gut environment and increasing beneficial gut bacteria. 

• Cancer prevention compounds in walnuts may help lower the risk of certain cancers. 

• Cholesterol helps lower total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. 

• Blood pressure helps lower blood pressure. 

• Vitamins and minerals contains vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and folate. 

  Adapted from California Walnuts and Harvard Medical School