Adequate intake of omega-3s present in walnuts has repeatedly been shown to improve a wide variety of cardiovascular functions including blood pressure.  

 Walnuts are the best known non-fish source of Omega-3.  

 The antioxidant properties of walnuts help lower the risk of chronic oxidative stress, and the anti-inflammatory help lower the risk of chronic inflammation. When combined these two risks pose the greatest threat for cancer development. 

 
Walnuts may also aid in weight loss and maintenance as well as in the prevention of obesity as they may increase metabolic rates and enhance satiety. 

 Walnuts provide significant benefits in treatments for people with type 2 diabetes.  Better blood fat composition after including walnuts in their diet has been demonstrated in people with type 2 diabetes.  

 Walnut intake is indication of better bone stability and less mineral loss from the bone.

 A fascinating aspect of walnuts and their potential benefits involves melatonin, which helps the nervous system. It is critical in regulation of sleep, rhythms, light-dark adjustment, and other processes.  

 Walnuts help lower risk of chronic inflammation and risk of excessive inflammation – making them useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and itchy skin conditions.

 Walnuts are also a good source of dietary fibre.

 Walnuts are also an excellent source of vegetable protein. 

 Walnuts not only provide healthy fatty acids, they are rich in vitamins and minerals that help us to stay healthy.  The list of nutrients provided by walnuts is long and includes potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, zinc, copper, vitamin B9, B6, E and A.