Gut spills heart secrets
Submitted by rummykhan on Fri, 2011-04-29 12:09
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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May 15, 2011
Publication Date:
15/05/2011