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CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
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Darrell Miller | 05/18/05 |
Date:
May 18, 2005 06:16 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
High cholesterol levels have been linked to many serious conditions such as heart disease and cancer. Acidophilus seems promising in helping to lower cholesterol levels. It may work by converting cholesterol to coprostanol which is not absorbed in the body; thus working to lower overall body cholesterol levels.13 Some research has found that Lactobacillus acidophilus may help to lower blood cholesterol levels.14 Blood cholesterol levels of 54 volunteers were monitored. Volunteers were given either milk or yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus. After one week, the individuals given the yogurt had lowered their choles- terol levels by five to ten percent.15
A study involving pigs also found beneficial effects in lowering cholesterol using Lactobacillus acidophilus. Pigs were fed pure crystalline cholesterol. One group received acidophilus in their diet while another was not. The animals receiving the acidophilus showed lower gains in serum cholesterol levels.16
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Date:
May 18, 2005 06:17 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: related links
