Gut spills heart secrets

RESEARCHERS have found a new culprit of cardiovascular diseases—gut flora. The bacteria present in the intestine help in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates setting off a chain of reactions which lead to the development of plaque. Its accumulation clogs the arteries which finally becomes the cause of cardiac disorders.

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http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/gut-spills-heart-secrets
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dte
May 15, 2011
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15/05/2011