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Legumes Lower Plasma Cholesterol: More Data

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Elevated plasma levels of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and the small dense sub-fraction of low density lipoprotein (LDL) are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Dietary legumes from the Fabinaceae family of plants have been extensively investigated … Continue reading →

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