Pecans contain an abundance of unsaturated fats, and studies
have shown that pecans can help lower cholesterol levels.
Pecans also contain plant components with antioxidant
properties, which can slow the oxidation or "rusting" of LDL
(bad) cholesterol. And, a recent study has confirmed that
pecans also contain plant sterols, which have been in the
news recently for their cholesterol-lowering ability.