Benefits Of Legumes For Human Health

Scientists from the United States have found evidence of the role of pulses in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Scientists at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs have confirmed that legumes can effectively prevent heart attacks. Because ingested increases the activity of the antioxidant.

Scientists came to this conclusion after a series of experiments involving humans and animals. The first stage included laboratory studies of mice and rats who are overweight, as they are fed mainly on legumes. After a while, the level of cholesterol in their blood decreased.

In the second stage, the researchers studied heart problems and diabetes. It was found that legumes were very useful in these cases. Where heart function improves in patients with diabetes.

The results of this study confirm again the benefits of pulses for human health, doctors have been advised to eat a meal of beans or peas or other pulses every day, because they promote health of the body, and protect against high blood pressure and high cholesterol and cancer and help delay aging