BACKGROUND AND AIMS Hypercholesterolemia is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we compared the effect of consuming probiotic yogurt with that of ordinary yogurt on serum cholesterol level in mildly to moderately hypercholesterolemic subjects. METHODS This randomized and crossover trial included 14 healthy subjects with serum total cholesterol 5.17-7.76 ...

BACKGROUND Production of fermented probiotic beverages can be a good method for acid whey usage. The obtained products combine a high nutritional value of whey with health benefits claimed for probiotic bacteria. The aim of the study was to define quality properties of beverages based on fresh acid whey and milk with addition of buttermilk powder or sweet whey powder. METHODS Samples were ino...

Fermented camel milk is rich in nutrients and vitamins necessary for the health of humans has therapeutic properties. Date palm been reported to be beneficial preventing treating various diseases Arab countries. This study targeted production probiotic fermented fortified with date syrup. In addition, effect adding syrup as a prebiotic flavoring agent on physicochemical, phytochemical, microbio...

In order to improve the gut microbiome of calves, probiotic bacteria can be fed as active livingcells (fermented milk), or as live but inactive (freeze-dried) cultures. Ten bifidobacterial strains with suitable probiotic properties (as determined in our previous study) were tested for survival during the freeze-drying process, and screened for their ability to ferment cow’s milk. The viability ...

Obesity causes metabolic syndrome disorders that are detrimental to health. The current study examined the effects of intermittent fasting (IF), fermented camel milk (FCM), and incorporating 10% Sukkari date (FCM-D) on weight loss, blood profile, antioxidant status in obese rats for 6 weeks. Subsequently, leptin adiponectin levels histopathological examination adipose tissue were carried out. R...

Maize is the principal source of food for millions of people, particularly in Latin America and Africa. It is nonallergenic and mild in taste, and is therefore suitable for use as a basis for weaning food. Probiotics are live microbial feed or food supplements, which beneficially affect the host by improving its intestinal microbial balance. The first recorded probiotics were fermented milks pr...

Objective: In this study, we evaluated zinc gluconate stabilized with glycine (GZ) and sulfate (SZ) in fermented milk as vehicle. Zinc bioavailability was evaluated in an animal model (Sprague Dawley rats) for both zinc sources in the vehicle with a probiotic (Lactobacillus casei DN114001). Results: For growth parameters, higher weight gain and femur weight values were observed when probiotic a...