Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) consumption exerts hypocholesterolemic and hypolipidemic effects in human and animal studies
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P. vulgaris can reduce food intake and regulate neuropeptides signaling hunger
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Phytochemicals of P. vulgaris decrease cholesterol absorption by physical entrapment, solubilization of lipids micelles and biliary lipid excretion
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Bioactive compounds of P. vulgaris are able to modulate hepatic lipogenic enzymes for reduction of triglycerides and cholesterol synthesis