Gut Bacteria Byproduct Raises Heart Disease Risk 2.5x 🩸TMAO

Описание: 🚨 TMAO: The Gut-Heart Connection You Need to Know

One blood marker can raise your cardiovascular risk by 2.5x — and it’s probably not one your doctor talks about. It’s called TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide).

🦠 How it’s made:
When you eat foods rich in choline, lecithin, or carnitine (commonly found in red meat, eggs, full-fat dairy, and processed foods), your gut bacteria go to work. Specific microbes — especially those in the Firmicutes and Proteobacteria families — break down these nutrients into a gas called TMA (trimethylamine).

From there, your liver steps in. Using enzymes called FMOs (flavin-containing monooxygenases), the liver converts TMA into TMAO, which then circulates in your blood.

⚖️ The transformation of choline and carnitine to TMA depends on the balance and diversity of the gut microbiota. Gut dysbiosis — an imbalance of good vs harmful bacteria — can directly lead to high plasma TMAO levels and may result in atherosclerosis development.

🚩 Why high TMAO matters

Research shows elevated TMAO levels are linked to:
• Plaque buildup and atherosclerosis
• Arterial stiffness
• Increased clotting risk (platelet reactivity)
• Endothelial dysfunction
• Higher risk of heart attack and stroke

Unlike cholesterol, TMAO is a marker that reveals the deep connection between your gut microbiome and your heart.

🔬 Testing TMAO

In functional medicine, we go beyond standard labs. Advanced blood work can measure TMAO and other emerging cardiovascular markers to get a true picture of heart risk.
• A standard cholesterol test alone may not catch these risks.
• By testing TMAO, you can uncover hidden factors that impact long-term cardiovascular health

🌱 How to lower TMAO naturally

The good news? TMAO isn’t a fixed destiny. You can support your heart and gut health through:
• Optimizing gut microbiome diversity (fiber-rich plants, fermented foods, probiotics)
• Reducing excess red meat and processed foods that fuel TMA production
• Supporting liver detoxification pathways
• Working with a functional medicine doctor to target root causes

💡 Key takeaway:
Your cholesterol isn’t the whole story. Gut-driven blood markers like TMAO are game changers for understanding cardiovascular health. By supporting your gut and reducing dysbiosis, you can lower TMAO and protect your arteries.

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📺 Watch The Natural Doctors Show on YouTube — Episode 4: Heart Health - Beyond Cholesterol airs Wednesday, Sept 17 at 7PM EST.