Synergistic regulation of colon microflora and metabolic environment by resistant starch and sodium lactate in hyperlipidemic rats.

Summary: Eating a high-fat diet can lead to high cholesterol and unhealthy fats in the blood. Scientists tested a special kind of fiber called resistant starch (made from lotus seeds) along with a salt called sodium lactate on rats with high blood fat. They found that giving the rats both of these together worked wonders for their gut! It helped good bacteria grow, which then produced healthy acids in the belly. These positive changes in the gut helped lower the bad fats in the rats' blood. This shows that taking care of your gut bacteria might be a great way to treat high cholesterol.