Pecans may help lower cholesterol, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT05949879
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether eating different amounts of pecans every day for 28 days can improve cholesterol and other heart health markers in adults who are overweight or have high cholesterol. 108 participants were split into groups that ate pecans providing 6%, 13%, or 20% of their daily calories, or stuck to their usual diet. Researchers measured blood fats, sugar, and appetite-related hormones before and after a high-fat meal to see how pecans affect the body's response.
What this could mean
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Active substance
pecans
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding pecans to your diet helps lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed dietary study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and eating too many pecans could add extra calories.
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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia, 30602, United States