The probiotic role of Lactobacillus plantarum in reducing risks associated with cardiovascular disease

Summary A novel strain of Lactobacillus plantarum DMDL 9010 ( CGMCC No. 5172) was isolated from naturally fermented mustard. The potential cholesterol reduction effects of this strain were investigated using an in vivo model. The results showed that L. plantarum DMDL 9010 at a dose of 10 9 cells per day significantly reduced ( P ≤ 0.05) serum total cholesterol ( TC ), low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol content ( LDL ‐C) levels and...