Cholesterol-lowering effect of whole lupin (Lupinus albus) seed and its protein isolate

► Whole lupin and its protein isolate reduced cholesterol levels in hamsters. ► Hepatoprotective effect by consumption the whole lupin and its protein isolate. ► Protein isolate at lupin, acts in endogenous effect on metabolism of cholesterol. ► The lupin have the potential to be used as functional food.