Cholesterol Assimilation by Lactobacillus Probiotic Bacteria: An In Vitro Investigation
Figure 3
Schematic representation of probiotic cholesterol assimilation mechanism. (a) Cholesterol absorption by the intestinal enterocytes increases cardiovascular disease risks. (b) Probiotic administration enhances cholesterol assimilation, leading to the excretion of nonmetabolized cholesterol and other lipid molecules decreasing cardiovascular disease risks.
