A Probiotic That Lowers Cholesterol.

CARDIOVASCULAR disease prevention; THERAPEUTIC use of probiotics; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors; HOMOCYSTEINE; C-reactive protein; CLINICAL trials; GUT microbiome; BLOOD sugar; PROBIOTICS; VITAMIN D; FIBRINOGEN; CHOLESTEROL; PATIENT safety

The article offers information on the probiotics which are beneficial bacteria that can help keep the microorganisms in gut balanced. It discusses that using a probiotic to reduce cholesterol can be beneficial to those who are challenged to tolerate high-dose statins, as well as those who are unable to manage their cholesterol through diet and lifestyle; and mentions that clinical research has revealed that a specific probiotic strain lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol and total cholesterol.