The Claim
A 10-day dietary intervention providing 1.0 g/kg/day of protein from plant-based sources reduces serum non-HDL cholesterol by approximately 13% in adults aged 50–70, without altering other lipid markers, renal function, or nitrogen balance.
What the research says
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In adults aged 50–70, consuming 1.0 gram of plant-based protein per kilogram of body weight for 10 days lowers non-HDL cholesterol by about 13% without changing other blood lipids, kidney function, or nitrogen balance.
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A 10-day dietary intervention providing 1.0 g/kg/day of protein from plant-based sources significantly reduces serum non-HDL cholesterol by approximately 13% in adults aged 50–70, without affecting other lipid markers, renal function, or nitrogen balance, suggesting a potential cardiometabolic benefit of plant protein in this population.
When a person eats plant-based protein, the specific mix of amino acids signals the liver to make less of a fatty particle called VLDL, which carries bad cholesterol in the blood. This causes the level of bad cholesterol in the blood to drop without affecting other fats, kidney function, or muscle building.
What the research says
1 studyIn a 10-day study, older adults who ate mostly pea protein saw their bad cholesterol drop by 13%, while their kidneys and muscles stayed healthy — just like the claim says.
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