What the Walnuts bring to the Jar
Omega-3 ALA
Walnuts are the only nut with significant alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) - a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid and precursor to the brain-essential fats DHA and EPA, linked to cognitive function, mood regulation, and neurodegeneration protection. Walnuts provide approximately 2.5g ALA per 30g serving - more than any other nut.
Melatonin
Walnuts are one of the few foods containing bioavailable melatonin - the sleep-regulating hormone. Research shows walnut consumption measurably raises blood melatonin levels. Combined with acacia honey's tryptophan-to-melatonin pathway, this honey provides a dual-pathway approach to natural sleep support that no other product in the range matches.
Magnesium
Walnuts provide approximately 45mg of magnesium per 30g - around 11% of daily intake. Magnesium governs sleep quality, muscle relaxation, cortisol regulation, and over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Deficiency is widespread in urban populations and directly linked to poor sleep, anxiety, and chronic fatigue.
Ellagic acid & ellagitannins
Walnuts are one of the richest sources of ellagitannins - polyphenols with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumour properties. Gut bacteria convert them into urolithins, which protect muscle cells, the gut lining, and cellular ageing pathways. A compound found in few other common foods.
B vitamins & cholesterol
Rich in B6, folate, and thiamine - essential for neurotransmitter synthesis, red blood cell formation, and energy metabolism. Clinical trials consistently show walnut consumption reduces LDL cholesterol by 9–16% and improves arterial function and cardiovascular risk markers.
Polyphenol antioxidants
Catechins, epicatechin, and quercetin from walnuts add further antioxidant activity that works synergistically with acacia's own flavonoid spectrum - acacetin, luteolin, and kaempferol. The combined antioxidant capacity of this honey significantly exceeds what either ingredient delivers alone.