India, June 27 -- From boosting heart health to aiding weight management, nuts are often hailed as a super-snack. But what really happens when you eat them every day? Dr Karan Rajan, NHS surgeon and health content creator shared in his June 26 Instagram post the surprising effects daily nut consumption can have on your body and overall health. (Also read: Doctor says these 7 common foods can boost your gut health, bone strength and digestion: 'If you eat garlic or onions.' )

In his post, he shared, "If you eat nuts every day, you could reduce your risk of all-cause dementia by 12% compared to those who don't consume nuts regularly. If you eat 30 grams of nuts daily, that risk reduction increases to 16%. And if those 30 grams are unsalted...