The Improvement of Hypertension by Probiotics: Effects on Cholesterol, Diabetes, Renin, and Phytoestrogens

Probiotics are live organisms that are primarily used to improve gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, lactose intolerance, and to inhibit the excessive proliferation of pathogenic intestinal bacteria. However, recent studies have suggested that probiot...

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Main Authors: Huey-Shi Lye, Chiu-Yin Kuan, Joo-Ann Ewe, Wai-Yee Fung, Min-Tze Liong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/10/9/3755/