Legumes and cardiovascular disease
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2010
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Clifton, P.M.
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Source details - Title: Bioactive Foods in Promoting Health, 2010, Ch.30, pp.449-455
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Legumes have been associated with protection from heart disease. The Puerto Rico heart study showed that legume intake is related to a lower incidence of heart disease after adjustment for all other risk factors. In China legume intake is related to both ischemic heart disease and stroke. The high intake of legumes in Greek and Mediterranean diets suggested these were protective. In the seven countries studied, legume intake on univariate analysis was inversely related to coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality. In a study of dietary patterns, a protective pattern consisting of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, and poultry was associated with a 30% reduction in CHD. In Japan, an inverse correlation between soy product intake and heart disease mortality rate was statistically significant in women after controlling for covariates. Legume consumption was significantly and inversely associated with risk of CHD. Legume consumption four times or more per week compared with less than once a week was associated with a 22% lower risk of CHD. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Copyright 2010 Elsevier