Studies have shown that pulses also have positive effects on important cardiovascular biomarkers, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as good cholesterol. Is.
The review, based on 30 articles, contributes evidence supporting the need for future dietary guidelines and additional research on increasing pulse consumption within optimal dietary patterns.
The most frequently evaluated study outcomes included changes in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c, waist circumference, and C-reactive protein or high-sensitivity C- Were included. reactive proteins.
The review, published in the journal Nutrients, points to "a potential role for pulses in maintaining health and preventing chronic disease", said Taylor C. Wallace, an adjunct associate professor at the School of Medicine at George Washington University in the US.
“It also plays an important role in enhancing long-term health, especially in individuals with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart disease,” Taylor said.
Furthermore, the low fat content and healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, along with essential micronutrients and bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties, establish pulses as a nutritional powerhouse.
Pulses are also an excellent source of vegetable protein, rich in fiber, folate, and potassium. They also serve as a rich source of minerals such as zinc, iron, calcium and magnesium, and are therefore important in diets that prioritize plant-based sources of nutrients.
The review, based on 30 articles, contributes evidence supporting the need for future dietary guidelines and additional research on increasing pulse consumption within optimal dietary patterns.
The most frequently evaluated study outcomes included changes in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c, waist circumference, and C-reactive protein or high-sensitivity C- Were included. reactive proteins.
The review, published in the journal Nutrients, points to "a potential role for pulses in maintaining health and preventing chronic disease", said Taylor C. Wallace, an adjunct associate professor at the School of Medicine at George Washington University in the US.
“It also plays an important role in enhancing long-term health, especially in individuals with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart disease,” Taylor said.
Furthermore, the low fat content and healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, along with essential micronutrients and bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties, establish pulses as a nutritional powerhouse.
Pulses are also an excellent source of vegetable protein, rich in fiber, folate, and potassium. They also serve as a rich source of minerals such as zinc, iron, calcium and magnesium, and are therefore important in diets that prioritize plant-based sources of nutrients.
