Pecan Nut
Description
The Pecan Nut is the Nut from the Pecan tree.
Botanical Name
Carya illinoensis
The Pecan Nut is from the Walnut (Juglandaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Pecan Nuts
Metabolism
Pecan Nuts may lower total serum Cholesterol levels (due to the Beta-Sitosterol content of Pecan Nuts): [1]
Pecan Nuts may increase High Density Lipoproteins levels. [2]
Pecan Nuts may lower Low Density Lipoproteins levels (due to the Beta-Sitosterol content of Pecan Nuts). [3]
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