Food

Diet rich in vegetables, fruit, and nuts

Dietary factor.

In practice

It depends on the case; there is no single guideline.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk

reduces Low study (AA)

33%

Small crossover study (10 people, 2 weeks): a diet based on leafy greens, fruit, and nuts greatly lowered LDL cholesterol (~33%) versus the usual diet. Very few people and short term, but a large effect.

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In depth

Diet · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

Findings

Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk — reduces (Low, study). Small crossover study (10 people, 2 weeks): a diet based on leafy greens, fruit, and nuts greatly lowered LDL cholesterol (~33%) compared with the usual diet. Very few people and short term, but a large effect. 9160820

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