Gut microbes convert veggie nitrates into heart-protecting molecules
TL;DR
Researchers show gut bacteria transform nitrate and plant-based iron from vegetables into dinitrosyl iron complexes (DNICs) that travel to the liver and kidneys; in animal models, higher DNIC levels were linked to lower blood pressure, better blood sugar control, improved vascular function, and reduced liver fat, offering a possible mechanism for vegetables' protective effects—though human studies are needed.
Topics:healthhealth-and-medicine#cardiovascular-disease#dnics#gut-microbiota#health-and-medicine#nitrate#vegetables
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