Fermented milk

Fermented milk/Nutrient Depletion:

  • CholesterolCholesterol: Fermented milk formulations significantly reduced total cholesterol levels in some hypercholesterolemic patients, but not others (79; 80; 81; 24; 82; 83; 84; 85; 28). In normocholesterolemic humans and animals, fermented milk consumption significantly lowered serum total cholesterol within three weeks (78; 85; 86; 87; 88). A different study reported no change in serum cholesterol, but significantly lowered cholesterol absorption occurred with a fermented milk regimen compared to lemonade or low-fat milk (89).
  • GlucoseGlucose: Addition of fermented milk and pickled cucumber to a breakfast with a high-glycemic index bread significantly lowered postprandial glycemia compared with regular milk and fresh cucumber (57).