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legumes
Coverage of legumes in the Nexus archive.
- Eating more beans and soy could slash high blood pressure risk by nearly 30%
A global study analysis found that high consumption of legumes (like beans, lentils, and chickpeas) reduces hypertension risk by 16%, while soy foods (e.g., tofu) lower it by 19%. These dietary changes could significantly combat high blood pressure.
- The importance of competition and facilitation for global tree diversity
A study published in Nature analyzed 17 forest plots across 2.7 million trees and 5,400 species, revealing that competition dominates globally while facilitation is stronger near the equator and decreases with latitude. Factors like temperature, legumes, mycorrhizal associations, and canopy nursing effects influence this pattern.