Gut bacteria cause heart attacks, super 6 probiotic foods can save you
New Delhi : You may be at the risk of heart attack, if your gut health is poor. Do you know? Yes, the microbiome of your gut plays a vital role in determining your risk of atherosclerosis, which is a major cause for heart attack, says new research.
Atherosclerosis is a health condition in which the arteries become narrow due to the deposition of plaque on their walls. Every year several people dies due to this problem and many suffer from this serious problem.
A study published in the Journal Atherosclerosis had mentioned the deep connection between Gut health and inexplicable build-up of plaque in their arteries. Researchers examined 316 people from different groups of patients and studied the blood levels of metabolic products generated by the microbiome of the intestine. Talking to David Spence, Professor at Western University, London, Canada, he said, "What we found was that patients with unexplained atherosclerosis had significantly higher blood levels of these toxic metabolites that are produced by the intestinal bacteria."
Talking about the scope of applying the results of the study for required treatment, Gregor Reid, Professor at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University said, "The finding, and studies we have performed since, present us with an opportunity to use probiotics to counter these compounds in the gut and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease." He added by saying that repopulation of the micro biotic environment of the intestine may be one of the novel approaches to the treatment of atherosclerosis.
Experts, therefore, suggest 6 super probiotic foods that can ensure a healthy gut:
Yogurt: Yogurt/curd is one of the best probiotic foods to maintain a healthy gut flora.
Dark Chocolate: It may sound surprising but dark chocolate is also a probiotic food.
Sourdough Bread: The gluten and carbohydrates in the bread has been considered to act with bacteria and yeast.
Pickles: The fermented foods are known to have full of gut-healthy microbes.
Kefir: It stands next to yogurt and can be consumed daily by people.
Kombucha Tea: This health drink is prepared by fermenting black or green tea and a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast. It is generally prepared at home and consumed within a period of a few days.
