Plant-based proteins lower LDL and overall cholesterol. Plant-based proteins are higher in fiber, with far less fat and cholesterol than animal protein

Duke Med Health News. 2009 Sep;15(9):3.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cholesterol / blood*
  • Cholesterol, LDL / blood
  • Cholesterol, LDL / drug effects*
  • Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Dietary Proteins / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypercholesterolemia / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Proteins / therapeutic use*
  • Weight Loss

Substances

  • Cholesterol, LDL
  • Dietary Fats
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Dietary Proteins
  • Plant Proteins
  • Cholesterol