December 7, 2024

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Cholesterol-gobbling gut bacteria could protect against heart disease

Cholesterol-gobbling gut bacteria could protect against heart disease

Bacteria present in some people’s guts may help break down cholesterol, making them less susceptible to heart disease, a new study suggests.

The link between a high diversity of gut microbes and a lower chance of cardiovascular disease is well established. Previous research has shown that people with heart-related diseases, such as atherosclerosis, carry different kinds of microbes in their guts than people without the conditions. Researchers thought this may be related to a microbe-made enzyme called IsmA that breaks down cholesterol.

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