Effect of Walnut Consumption on the Lipid Prole in Cardiac Patients

Abstract: Walnut is a dense source of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols which makes the fruit indispensable for human nutrition. The walnut help in lowering of cholesterol, low in inammation and maintain arterial function increasing the concentration of dietary fatty acids which is present in walnut in high amount. Objective: To determine the effect of walnut consumption on the lipid prole in cardiac patients. Methods: A compeitive study was conducted at Sheikh Zayad Hospital Lahore and completed within 9 months. Total 75 patients were selected for the study including both male and female. Patients were divided into two groups one was G1 (control group) and G2 (served with 30g of walnut) one group have 37 patients and other have 38 patients. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 22. Results: 35% Decrease of cholesterol level 35% in LDL level 25% in triglycerides level and 25% of VLDL level was observed in the patients served with 30g of walnuts during 60 day trial (G2). Increased HDL 15% was also observed in G2 as compared to control group. Conclusions: Consumption of 30g of walnut for 60 day r e sult ed in r educ ed chol e s t e rol LDL, triglycerides, VLDL level whereas increased HDL level. Walnuts in the diet improved blood lipid prole without adversely affecting body weight or blood pressure. Keywords: Walnut, Cardiovascular disease, heart health