Abstract:Background: Hypercholesterolemia leads to cardiovascular diseases that are almost the leading cause of death worldwide. The cholesterol-lowering effect of probiotics is getting increased attention especially that the chemical drugs produce several undesirable side effects. Understanding probiotics' potential effects and choosing the right way to use them requires research into the mechanisms through which they control serum cholesterol. Methods: In this study, we used two lactic acid bacteria (LAB) (Lactococcu… Show more
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