Study overview
Published in The Journal of Nutrition, the study examined the impact of various corn flour types on both cardiovascular health and gut microbiota in 36 adults aged between 18 and 70 years old who had high LDL levels.

Participant criteria
The study excluded individuals with significant food allergies, recent antibiotic treatments, recent weight changes, restrictive diets, specific medical conditions or supplement use. Additionally, individuals with certain medical histories, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those on cholesterol medications and those involved in high-intensity exercises were not included.