Effect of Fermented Milk (Yogurt) Containing<i>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</i>L1 on Serum Cholesterol in Hypercholesterolemic Humans

1999302 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Stanley E. Gilliland · Oklahoma State University

Abstract

Since every 1% reduction in serum cholesterol concentration is associated with an estimated 2% to 3% reduction in risk for coronary heart disease, regular intake of FM containing an appropriate strain of L. acidophilus has the potential of reducing risk for coronary heart disease by 6 to 10%.

Topics & Keywords

Probiotics and Fermented Foods Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 43-50

DOI: 10.1080/07315724.1999.10718826

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