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Micronutrients & recovery
Mycoprotein consumption is associated with a significant reduction in plasma cholesterol, particularly in smaller lipoprotein particles, likely due to its high fiber content (chitin and beta-glucans).
To support heart health, include mycoprotein in your diet regularly. Its unique fiber content helps reduce cholesterol levels, particularly smaller lipoprotein particles, over a period of 3-8 weeks.
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a significant robust decrease in plasma cholesterol, predominantly in the smaller lipoprotein particles, was seen. These results support earlier findings that showed cholesterol reductions following mycoprotein consumption over 3- and 8-wk periods (26,27).
Why this rating
Based on pilot study results and earlier findings cited in the review.
Source
Mycoprotein: The Future of Nutritious Nonmeat Protein, a Symposium Review
Tim J. A. Finnigan et al. · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2019
DOI 10.1093/cdn/nzz021
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