Heres what the research found.
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We break down what the studies showed and what you should probably know about the diet in question.
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What the Studies Found
Three studies that followed a combined total of 210,240 individuals were assessed.
It’s not surprising that a plant-based diet can help lower cholesterol levels.
A positive PDS reflects higher intake of cholesterol-lowering foods like high-fiber produce, nuts and beans.
And on the flip side, including foods like red meat in your everyday dietcan cause heart problems.
