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Regular consumption of non-soya pulses significantly reduces fasting serum triacylglycerol levels.
Adding pulses to your diet not only helps cholesterol but can also significantly lower triglycerides, another key marker for heart health. Aim for daily inclusion of beans, lentils, or peas.
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Intake of non-soya pulses was associated with these changes: ... tri-acylglycerols, -16.6 %, 95 % CI -11.8 %, -21.5 %
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Based on meta-analysis, though unweighted reduction was smaller (4%) suggesting some study heterogeneity.
Source
Pulses and lipaemia, short- and long-term effect: Potential in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
James W. Anderson et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2002
DOI 10.1079/bjn2002716
Meta-analysis · 11 studiesCited 278×
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