The Gut-Heart Connection: Is Your Microbiome Causing Heart Disease?

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Could your gut be the secret to preventing heart disease? In this episode, we dive into groundbreaking new research on the gut microbiome and its surprising link to heart health.

We break down the latest study that reveals a specific molecule produced by your gut bacteria is a key player in the development of atherosclerosis—the plaque buildup in your arteries. You’ll learn why this discovery is a game-changer and how it changes everything we thought we knew about cholesterol and inflammation.

Listen in to discover the powerful connection between your gut and your heart, and what you can do to support your cardiovascular system from the inside out.

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• gut health
• heart disease
• microbiome
• cardiovascular health
• cholesterol
• inflammation
• plaque buildup
• arteries
• nutrition
• probiotics
• gut bacteria
• healthy diet
• science podcast
• health and wellness

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In this compelling episode, we'll explore how this plant-derived compound may hold promise as a groundbreaking, natural approach to battling colon cancer. Join us as we break down the findings from a recent 2024 study published in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, where researchers demonstrated that Schisandrin B reduces colon cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth in both laboratory (in vitro) and animal model (in vivo) settings; revealed that the compound activates the unfolded protein response, specifically by binding to and upregulating the protein CHOP, which triggers programmed cell death (apoptosis) in cancer cells; showed success in a mouse xenograft model, where Schisandrin B significantly suppressed colon tumor growth; inspired further investigation, as this study lays the groundwork for future clinical trials to determine its efficacy in cancer patients

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source: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsptsci.4c00009