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Lentils as a Functional Food to Improve Glucose Tolerance and Decrease Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Hypercholesterolemic Overweight Individuals
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cooked Lentils and Potato-Based Foods for Obesity and Hypercholesterolemia. Completed, enrolled 102 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Compared to control foods, consumption of 3 cups of cooked lentils given weekly for 12 weeks will significantly improve glucose tolerance and lower LDL-cholesterol in individuals with high cholesterol and obesity.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Consume food items containing one serving of (0.3 cups) of cooked lentils per day for the first 5 days, followed by one serving of (0.6 cups) of cooked lentils per day 5 times per week (equivalent of 3 cups cooked lentils per week) for the remainder of the 12-week schedule.
Control - Consumption of one serving per day of potato-based foods in matrices similar to those containing lentils in the same 12-week schedule, including the smaller serving size for the first 5 days.