Cowpea protein reduces LDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein B concentrations, but does not improve biomarkers of inflammation or endothelial dysfunction in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia.

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Author(s): FROTA, K. de M. G.; SANTOS, R. D. dos; RIBEIRO, V. Q.; ARÊAS, J. A. G.

Summary: The risks of cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death in the world, can be reduced by diet. Cowpea protein has been shown to significantly reduce total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and liver steatosis in hamsters.

Publication year: 2015

Types of publication: Journal article

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