Chronic Heart Diseases is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart. Probiotics help to reduce cholesterol in three ways.

  • As probiotic bacteria absorb fiber from the intestines, they generate acids propionic acid that reduces production of cholesterol by the liver.
  • The bile acid is produced from cholesterol by liver. The bile acid is reused. When probiotics breakdown the acid, the liver should use more cholesterol in the progression to produce bile acid.
  • Actually, probiotics eat cholesterol by breaking it down and use for its nourishment. The healthier Gastro-Intestinal tract decreases blood cholesterol level and increases vitamin -D in serum. It also reduces high blood pressure.

The gut bacteria are vulnerable. Because lot of sugar, refined grains and processed food destroy healthy micro flora and feed bad bacteria and yeast. Gut bacteria are also sensitive to Antibiotics, chlorinated water, antibacterial soap, agricultural chemicals, pollution etc., So regularly reseed gut with good bacteria to keep microflora healthy by taking Probiotic rich fermented food. Healthy choice is including curd or butter milk. Traditionally it was taken before dinner.

Adding probiotic in diet is so easy for optimal heart and overall health. Lactobacillus bacteria produces specific enzyme that trap cholesterol in the intestine and prevent it from being reabsorbed. There by lowering cholesterol level. L-reuteri from lactobacillus strain is the supplement to increase the metabolism of cholesterol there by promoting its breakdown and excretion.

One of the benefits of gut flora with fermented foods have excellent sources of vitamin K-2, which is important for preventing arterial plaque build-up and heart diseases. K-2 ensure healthy blood clotting, preventing excessive bleeding and bruising when blood vessels get injured. Fermented foods are a good source of Vitamin K-2. Several foods are rich in Vitamin K-1.and K-2 is much less common. Gut bacteria can convert some K-1 to K-2. Vitamin k-1 rich foods are Carrot, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables, cabbage, blue berries etc. Vitamin K-2 is also present in fermented soya – Natto, chicken, fatty fish such as salmon etc.

“Probiotic rich food sources are all ways do good job to our body”.