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Regular consumption of non-soya pulses does not significantly affect serum HDL-cholesterol levels.

While pulses are excellent for lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides, don't expect them to significantly raise your 'good' HDL cholesterol. Focus on their proven benefits for LDL and triglycerides.

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Intake of non-soya pulses was associated with these changes: ... HDL – cholesterol, +2.6 %, 95 % CI + 6.3, -1.0 %
James W. Anderson et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2002

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Based on meta-analysis of 11 trials.

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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