Diagram illustrating cholesterol metabolism in the human body with focus on gut microbiota interactions. Includes sections showing SCFA absorption, cholesterol incorporation into bacterial cell walls, conversion to coprostanol, and bile acid metabolism. Labeled components: liver, intestines, and enterhepatic circulation.
Diagram illustrating the role of BSH positive lactobacilli in reducing cholesterol. Shows lactobacilli producing bile salt hydrolase, which converts primary bile acids to secondary bile acids in the intestine, lowering cholesterol levels. Includes gut microbiota interaction and bsh genes depiction.