Cowpea protein reduces LDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein B concentrations, but does not improve biomarkers of inflammation or endothelial dysfunction in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia.
Cowpea protein reduces LDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein B concentrations, but does not improve biomarkers of inflammation or endothelial dysfunction in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia.
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
Unit: Embrapa Mid-North
Keywords: Apolipoproteínas, Caupi, Colesterol, Proteína Vegetal
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