date:Nov 16, 2012
of walnuts provides more than the amount of ALA recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and a host of additional nutrients.
Cardiologist Dr. James Beckerman said the study is extremely noteworthy and suggests people include more ALA-rich food sources into their diet to promote heart health and potentially lower the risk of fatal cardiac events.
Given that plant sources of ALA are cheaper and more accessible to many people as compared to omega-3 fatty acids from fish, this study expands