Hypocholesterolaemic effect from cowpeas and adzuki beans

What is it about?

The role of seed proteins, especially soyabean 7S globulins, in controlling dyslipidaemia is widely acknowledged. The results show that cowpea and adzuki bean 7S globulins promote cholesterol-decreasing effects in hypercholesterolaemic rats even at low dosages, as already observed for other legume seed storage proteins of this family. This main effect is discussed in relation to the possible mechanisms of action.

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