India, May 26 -- Urolithin A (UA), a metabolic byproduct of the plant-derived polyphenols, ellagitannins, found in walnuts, are thought to contribute to these findings

New findings published in Cancer Prevention Researchshow daily walnut consumption may improve markers of systemic inflammation and reduce colon cancer risk. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and accounts for around 10 per cent of total cancer diagnoses.

Urolithin A (UA), a metabolic byproduct of the plant-derived polyphenols, ellagitannins, found in walnuts, are thought to contribute to these findings.

Researchers at the University of Connecticut analysed the impact of 56g of daily walnut consumption among 39 healthy adult participants, aged 50-65,...