The effect of fermented and unfermented milks on serum cholesterol.
Groups of 10 to 13 healthy volunteers were provided with 11 supplements of 2% butterfat milk (2% milk), whole milk, skim milk, yogurt, buttermilk, and sweet acidophilus milk daily for a 3-wk period. Despite increases in caloric intakes on all supplements, no significant increases were found in total, low-density, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. A significant weight gain was seen in subjects taking yogurt and acidophilus groups; these were the only two groups showing significant rises in triglyceride levels. These results in normal volunteers focus attention on the current practice of recommending only skim or 2% milk for hyperlipidemic individuals.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D002417:Cattle; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D005285:Fermentation; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000178:diet therapy; D008297:Male; D008892:Milk / Q000378:metabolism*; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
D014280:Triglycerides; D002784:Cholesterol