Research
Molecular
Plant-based diets improve cardiovascular health by modulating gut microbiota and metabolites.
Practitioners may consider recommending plant-based diets for cardiovascular health.
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Plant-based diets have gained attention for their potential to improve cardiovascular health through various mechanisms, including the modulation of gut microbiota and metabolites.
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The study is a randomized controlled trial (SWAP-MEAT).
Source
Abstract P3109: Exploring the Interplay of Plant-Based Diets, Microbiota, and Metabolites: Implications for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Catherine Ward et al. · Circulation · 2025
DOI 10.1161/cir.151.suppl_1.p3109
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