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The influence of the human microbiome and probiotics on cardiovascular health

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Ettinger, Grace, MacDonald, Kyle, Reid, Gregor, Burton, Jeremy P·2014·Gut Microbes

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of death worldwide. Of the many etiological factors, microorganisms constitute one. From the local impact of the gut microbiota on energy metabolism and obesity, to the distal association of periodontal disease with coronary heart disease, microbes have a significant impact on cardiovascular health. In terms of the ability to modulate or influence the microbes, probiotic applications have been considered. These are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a benefit on the host. While a number of reports have established the beneficial abilities of certain probiotic bacterial strains to reduce cholesterol and hypertension, recent research suggests that their use could be more widely applied. This review presents an up-to-date summary of the known associations of the microbiome with CVD, and potential applications of probiotic therapy.

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Authors
Ettinger, G., MacDonald, K., Reid, G., & Burton, J. P.
Affiliations
Western University (CA)
Corresponding author
Reid, Gregor
Venue
Gut Microbes
Published
2014-11-02
Volume
5
Issue
6
Pages
719-728
ISSN
  • 1949-0976 (ISSN-L)
  • 1949-0984
OpenAlex
W2036514157
Cited by
180
References
121
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.51
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by-nc
Locations
  • Gut Microbes (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Scholarship@Western (Western University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Keywords
human microbiome, gut microbiota, probiotics, cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular health, periodontal disease, coronary artery disease, cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, energy metabolism
MeSH terms
Cardiovascular Diseases, Humans, Probiotics, Gastrointestinal Tract, Microbiota

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