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Study Links Gut Bacteria to Heart Disease Risk

11/8/2025

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Researchers link gut bacteria to coronary artery disease, affecting 18 million Americans and 250 million globally.
The study compared fecal samples from 14 patients and 28 healthy individuals, identifying 15 species.
Seven species were more abundant in patients, while eight were depleted.
Dr. Han-Na Kim notes Lachnospiraceae can be beneficial or harmful depending on gut health.

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Story summary

Researchers link gut bacteria to coronary artery disease, affecting 18 million Americans and 250 million globally.
The study compared fecal samples from 14 patients and 28 healthy individuals, identifying 15 species.
Seven species were more abundant in patients, while eight were depleted.
Dr. Han-Na Kim notes Lachnospiraceae can be beneficial or harmful depending on gut health.