The effect of soybean milk and probiotic drink on total cholesterol in hypercholesterolemia women in Makassar city

Abstract

The aim of the research was to determine the effect of soybean milk and probiotic drink and their combination on the decrease of total cholesterol content in hypercholesterolemia women. The subjects of the research were women ranging from 30 to 60 years old with a total cholesterol content of 201–346 mg/di. The research subjects were divided into three groups, i.e. group I was given soybean milk (19 people); group II was given probiotic drink (19 people), and group Ill was given the combination of soybean milk and probiotic drink. The samples were supplied for four weeks. The results of statistical analysis indicate that there is a decrease of cholesterol content on the subjects having been given soybean milk, probiotic drink, and the combination of soybean milk and probiotic drink. The combination given for four weeks can decrease cholesterol total content. However, there is no difference among soybean milk, probiotic drink, and the combination of soybean milk and probiotic drink.

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