Cardiovascular and intestinal protection of cereal pastes fermented with lactic acid bacteria in hyperlipidemic hamsters

► We developed a new symbiotic cereal paste. ► Cereal paste could be used as a potential cholesterol-lowering ingredient. ► Cereal paste could balance microflora in the intestine. ► Cereal paste could relieve oxidative stress to improve hypercholesterolemia. ► The benefits of cereal pastes are potential novel approaches for cardiovascular and intestinal diseases.