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These studies have looked at a wide range of individuals - including those with high cholesterol, normal cholesterol levels, diabetes, and who are obese - consuming anywhere between 20 to 168 g of almonds a day for 4 to 16 weeks. This is roughly equivalent to 1 to 6 handfuls of almonds a day.
Links to the headlines. Eating nuts can lower cholesterol, say experts. BBC News, May 10 2010. How a handful of nuts a day can keep your heart healthy. Daily Mail, May 10 2010. Packet of nuts a day 'can reduce cholesterol levels'.