Daily doses of a new probiotic reduces 'bad' and total cholesterol

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 22:30 in Health & Medicine

A new probiotic lowered LDL "bad" cholesterol and total cholesterol in patients with high cholesterol. The probiotic reduced molecules known as cholesterol ester saturated fatty acids, which have been tied to dangerous plaque buildup in the arteries.

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