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Peas for hypertension and kidney diseases
August 31st, 2010 | 
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The researchers in Canada have reported that the proteins found peas are promising additives in food or natural dietary supplements, as a novel way to the fight against the arterial hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD), which threaten the living conditions affecting millions of people around the world.
The study will be presented at the American Chemical Society of the 237th National Meeting, determines that it is the first natural food that can relieve symptoms of CKD, according to the scientists say.
The peas have long been recognized as nutritional superstars, have healthy amounts of protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and a low-fat, no cholesterol.
The new research focuses on yellow peas, which is one of the pillars as a dish of plant and side is used as an ingredient in dozens of recipes from around the world. Read the rest of this entry »
