Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Nature - Main.
This news feature previews research into how a common gut microbe might influence cardiovascular health, inviting readers to learn about the study’s approach and implications.
Key Takeaways
- View all journals A gut microbe that’s commonly found in humans manufactures a molecule that is capable of slashing cholesterol levels and shrinking plaque in arteries, according to a study published today in Nature 1.
- It achieved the feat, researchers found, using the same biological action as that of statins, drugs that are prescribed to hundreds of millions of people worldwide to ward off cardiovascular disease.
