Research Links Red Meat Intake, Gut Microbiome, and Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults
Microbiome-related metabolites, blood sugar, and inflammation appear more important than blood cholesterol in mediating heart disease due to meat intake.
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Microbiome-related metabolites, blood sugar, and inflammation appear more important than blood cholesterol in mediating heart disease due to meat intake.
"The interactions between red meat, our gut microbiome, and the bioactive metabolites they generate seem to be an important pathway for risk..."
Countless articles and research studies have warned against a diet rich in red meat because it's associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic
A daily hamburger might raise the risk of developing heart disease, but not necessarily for the reasons people ...
With further research, it’s possible that interventions might target TMAO and other metabolites to reduce risk, experts say.