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Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) & Risk Factors

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Most CVD risk factors, including aging, obesity, dietary patterns, and a Sedentary lifestyle, have been shown to induce gut dysbiosis
Novakovic et al. 2020 World J Cardiol 12(4): 110-122

Genetic variation is only a minor contributor (< 20%) to the risk of developing Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
Ripatti et al. 2010 Lancet 376: 1393-400
Ardissino et al. 2011 J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. 58: 426-34

One risk factor for cardiovascular disease is the ratio of “good” ([High-density lipoprotein (HDL)](brain://fJGm1uzVOUS…