Scholars say that walnut can improve mental health. In particular, it is said that walnut alleviates stress and improves mental health, thus improving the quality of rest.
Study results suggest that walnut helps to alleviate stress. In the study, participants reported that their insomnia was cured.
Another study result shows that normal walnut intake can affect the level of serotonin, a hormone that affects mental status. However, more studies are needed to confirm all these findings.
It contains nutrients (dietary fiber, protein, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, folate, polyphenols, copper, zinc) and useful fats, which are beneficial to the overall health including the improvement of functions of heart, brain, intestine, and the control of blood glucose level and weight.