The effect of different types of pulses on cardiovascular disease risk factors.

The primary outcome was LDL-C. The secondary outcomes included the following:

Other blood lipid measurements: total cholesterol, non-HDL cholesterol, HDL-C, and triglycerides
Biomarkers of glycemic control: fasting glucose, insulin, and HbA1c
Anthropometrics: weight, BMI, waist circumference, and hip circumference
Blood pressure
Gastrointestinal symptoms: flatulence, bloating, stool consistency, and stool frequency over the past 7 days

Pulses for improving blood lipids: Are some types better than others? Original paper