Fermented dairy milk products can positively impact plasma cholesterol levels.
Agerholm-Larsen et al. 2000 Eur J ClinNutr 54: 856-60
Researchers investigated the effects of three types of commercial Bifidobacterium fermented milks on gut bacteria. The study revealed that the impact of Bifidobacterium is influenced by its origin, whether from humans or animals.
- Human-Derived Bifidobacterium Fermented Milk (HBFM): Consumption of HBFM resulted in a significant increase in Bifidobacterium levels in the gut, approximately 8,000 times more than the baseline. HBFM also led to a reduction in other bacteria, including: Clostridium by 250 times, Bacteroides by 16,000 times, Coliforms by 400 times
- Animal-Derived Bifidobacterium Fermented Milk (ABFM): Drinking ABFM did not result in any noticeable growth of Bifidobacterium in the gut.
Additionally, a specific strain, Bifidobacterium longum BB 536, demonstrated resistance to 5-Fluorouracil and was able to thrive and colonize the large intestine. This strain accounted for 80% of the total increase in Bifidobacterium observed.
Ballongue et al. 1993 Lait 73: 249-256
see also:
Probiotics (living agents) & Hypercholesterolemia (HChol)
