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Gut bacteria metabolite linked to early atherosclerosis and potential new treatments

Gut bacteria metabolite linked to early atherosclerosis and potential new treatments

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and often originates in atherosclerosis, a chronic condition in which inflammation and fat deposits cause arteries to harden and narrow. Although clinical practice already targets causal factors like cholesterol, hypertension, and smoking, detecting atherosclerosis in its early stages remains challenging.

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