It turns out that even if you eat your fiber, your genes might be working against you when it comes to heart health. New research suggests that rare genetic variations can prevent the body from benefiting from the cardiovascular protection offered by gut microbes, potentially increasing the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. … Read more
We’ve all been told to eat more fiber for a healthy heart. It’s a cornerstone of good nutrition, and for good reason – fiber helps your gut bacteria produce beneficial compounds that protect your cardiovascular system. But what if, despite your best efforts to eat a fiber-rich diet, your body isn’t fully receiving those protective … Read more
Having a couple cups of coffee every day may help keep your brain sharp while at the office, but it can also do wonders for your gut and heart too.
New research strongly suggests that the gut microbiome is involved in the early pathogenesis of heart disease.
Measuring blood lipids known as ceramides may help track a person at risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases from an unhealthy diet, according to a new study.
“These new studies identify the gut microbial gene cluster responsible for the second step of the process that links a red meat-rich diet to elevated cardiac disease risks,” says lead author Dr. Stanley Hazen.
A plant-based diet helps minimize the negative impact of a gut-microbiome correlated with an increased risk of heart disease.