Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., researchers
are looking for ways to reduce this number. Having high cholesterol is a
risk factor for heart disease, so finding ways to improve high cholesterol
is important.Previous studies have shown that eating soy can reduce the
levels of LDL cholesterol—also known as “bad” cholesterol by as much as 4%.
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recently
looked into different varieties of soybeans to figure out why they can
lower LDL cholesterol.The scientists found one protein in particular that
provided benefits.
are looking for ways to reduce this number. Having high cholesterol is a
risk factor for heart disease, so finding ways to improve high cholesterol
is important.Previous studies have shown that eating soy can reduce the
levels of LDL cholesterol—also known as “bad” cholesterol by as much as 4%.
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign recently
looked into different varieties of soybeans to figure out why they can
lower LDL cholesterol.The scientists found one protein in particular that
provided benefits.
