Probiotics (living agents) & Hypercholesterolemia (HChol)

Some of the studies, in both animal and human models, have revealed that several strains were able to improve at least 1 lipid fraction. Although the results from animal studies have been fairly consistent, the findings from studies on humans have varied. Some strains when evaluated in human studies have shown insignificant effects on lipid fractions. Although several mechanisms for cholesterol removal by probiotics have been proposed, they need further investigation to be validated.
Sharma et al. 2018 Altern Ther Health Med. 24(2): 36-43

Results of the meta-analysis of Wang et al. (2018) showed that compared with the control group serum Cholesterol was significantly reduced in probiotics group. In addition, specific strains also significantly reduced serum [Cholest…