The Effects Of A Synbiotic Product On The Blood Lipid Profile And Red Blood Cell Morphology Among Hypercholesterolemic Subjects
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Date
2010-08
Authors
Ooi, Lay Gaik
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
Synbiotics have been conventionally used to improve gastrointestinal health. Although
current researches have found new health potentials of synbiotics, little information is
available on possible cholesterol-lowering effects and the mechanisms involved. This
randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study investigated the effects of a
synbiotic product on the lipid profiles of hypercholesterolemic subjects and the possible
mechanisms entailed. Thirty-two hypercholesterolemic subjects with initial mean plasma
cholesterol levels of 5.70 ± 0.32 mmol/L were randomly allocated to two groups and
were given four capsules of either synbiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus CHO-220 and
inulin) or placebo daily.
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Synbiotic Product On The Blood Lipid Profile And Red Blood Cell Morphology , Hypercholesterolemic Subjects