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A molecule produced by gut microbes may help spur heart disease

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A leftover from microbes’ meals is linked to early heart disease in people. In mice, it contributed to plaque buildup in the arteries.

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A small molecule left after the intestinal microbes, finish the digestion of your meal can one day provide a new angle to manage cardiovascular diseases. Some intestinal microbes break down the amino acid histidine, one of the constituent elements of the proteins, into a small molecule called imidazole propionate, or imp. In a new study published on the 16th [...]

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Science News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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