Eating 57g pecan per day (replacing other snacks for 12 weeks) reduced total cholesterol by 8mg/dL, among people with some metabolic risks. LDL and triglycerides were also reduced. Body weight and hemodynamic parameters were not improved, though.

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3. Eating 57g pecan per day (replacing other snacks for 12 weeks) reduced total cholesterol by 8mg/dL, among people with some metabolic risks. LDL and triglycerides were also reduced. Body weight and hemodynamic parameters were not improved, though.