A handful of peanuts a day might keep stress at bay

NCT ID NCT07735221

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial investigates whether eating a daily serving of peanuts can reduce stress and improve markers of heart health in adults who report high stress levels. Participants will eat either peanuts or a calorie-matched snack for a period, while researchers measure changes in stress perception, immune function, inflammation, and other cardiovascular risk factors. The goal is to see if this simple food could help protect the heart in people under chronic stress.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Roasted salted peanuts with skins
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary change to help manage stress and lower cardiovascular disease risk.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of peanuts for stress are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder immune system disorder Inflammation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH CHRONIC STRESS IMMUNE SYSTEM STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Western Human Nutrition Research Center

Davis, California, 95616, United States

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