Friday, December 21, 2018

How dietary fiber and gut bacteria protect the cardiovascular system

The fatty acid propionate helps defend against the effects of high blood pressure, including atherosclerosis and heart tissue remodeling, a study on mice has found. Gut bacteria produce the substance -- which calms the immune cells that drive up blood pressure -- from natural dietary fiber.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SgxTN0

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Scientists reverse liver cell aging and cut Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half

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