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Vitamin D and cholesterol share a complex relationship. While vitamin D may help lower cholesterol levels, some studies suggest vitamin D can actually raise them.

Adding a cup of chickpeas or black beans to people’s daily diets could improve health by lowering cholesterol and inflammation, a new study suggests.

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