Probiotic microorganisms: Potential use in the reduction of serum cholesterol level

The beneficial effects of probiotic bacteria have been suggested for a century, still there is a sparsity in the literature of well conducted clinical trials proving efficacy. With the emergence of a more health conscious society, the role of probiotic food products in human health has gained much a...

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Published inPakistan journal of biological sciences Vol. 2; no. 4
Main Authors Yazid, A.M, Sabet, M.R. (Kuala Lumpur Hospital (Malaysia). Pediatric Inst.), Abdulah, S, Atiqah, A.N, Fatimah, A.B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.1999
Subjects
BIFIDOBACTERIUM
BLOOD COMPOSITION
CHOLESTEROL
COLESTEROL
COMPOSICION DE LA SANGRE
COMPOSITION DU SANG
LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS
PROBIOTICOS
PROBIOTICS
PROBIOTIQUE
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Summary:The beneficial effects of probiotic bacteria have been suggested for a century, still there is a sparsity in the literature of well conducted clinical trials proving efficacy. With the emergence of a more health conscious society, the role of probiotic food products in human health has gained much attention. Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium spp. have been reported to provide excellent therapeutic benefits. Some of these benefits are; inhibition of pathogens, stimulation of immune system, synthesis of vitamins, decrease of lactose intolerance and reducing serum cholesterol. A high level of serum cholesterol in humans is generally considered to be a risk factor for coronary heart disease, the number one cause of death in the United States and also in Malaysia. So, much interest exists to find ways to decrease the level of serum cholesterol. The assimilation of cholesterol by Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium species appears to be a way for a hypocholesterolemic effect.
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ISSN:1028-8880