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Impact of Nut Consumption on Mental Health in Young Adults
Sponsor: University of Castilla-La Mancha
Summary
Nuts have a high nutrient density, and numerous studies have reported their cardiometabolic benefits. Although observational studies in adults have indicated a potential link between nut consumption and improved mental health, there is still insufficient evidence from experimental studies to draw firm conclusions about this association.
Official title: Impact of Nut Consumption on Mental Health in Young Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 24 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
135
Start Date
2025-11-24
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2025-12-18
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
mixed nuts. Group A
Participants will be instructed to consume a single daily dose of nuts (30 g/day of mixed nuts). Nuts will be provided free of charge for the entire study period (6 moths). The participants will be instructed to incorporate nuts into their regular diet and consume them in any way they prefer. Upon completion of the intervention, participants will be instructed to continue their usual dietary and lifestyle habits, without any specific restrictions or incentives directed toward nut consumption. After 6 months have passed since the end of the intervention, all participants will be called for a final session (12 months) in which all data evaluated throughout the study will be collected
mixed nuts. Group B
Participants will be instructed to consume two daily doses of nuts (60 g/day of mixed nuts). Nuts will be provided free of charge for the entire study period (6 months). The participants will be instructed to incorporate nuts into their regular diet and consume them in any way they prefer.Upon completion of the intervention, participants will be instructed to continue their usual dietary and lifestyle habits, without any specific restrictions or incentives directed toward nut consumption. After 6 months have passed since the end of the intervention, all participants will be called for a final session (12 months) in which all data evaluated throughout the study will be collected
control group
Participants will be instructed to maintain their regular diet without any specific dietary instructions or intervention.
Locations (1)
Health and Social Research Center. University of Castilla-La Mancha
Cuenca, Cuenca, Spain