A study in Frontiers in Nutrition examines the link between consuming live microorganisms and cardiovascular health (CVH) outcomes among US adults.
Despite medical advancements, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a major global threat. Dietary patterns influence CVH, leading to initiatives like the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8).
The study, analyzing data from 2005 to 2018, involved 10,531 adults over 20 years old, assessing their microbial intake and CVH.
Results showed significant associations between microbial intake groups and LE8 scores, indicating better health behaviors and factors with higher microbe consumption. High and moderate intake groups had reduced CVD risk.
Notably, a linear positive association between microbe intake and LE8 score was observed in the high-intake group, contrasting with a negative linear association in the low-intake group.
Probiotic supplements may aid in maintaining CVH. However, further research is required to understand gender and ethnicity i
nfluences and establish causality beyond cross-sectional data.
These findings advocate for incorporating microbe-rich foods into diets to enhance CVH, potentially mitigating CVD risks.
Source: Oman News Agency