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Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, show that cholesterol metabolism is regulated by bacteria in the small intestine. These findings may be important for the development of new drugs for cardiovascular disease.
It is well established that cholesterol is the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol -- which is mainly synthesized in the body but also obtained from dietary sources -- is converted to bile acids in the liver, which are then secreted into the intestine and either removed from the body or recycled back to the liver.
The influence of gut bacteria on human health and disease is a rapidly expanding research area. Fredrick B?ckhed's research group is a leader in this field and is investigating how gut bacteria are linked to lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130218092558.htm
It is well established that cholesterol is the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cholesterol -- which is mainly synthesized in the body but also obtained from dietary sources -- is converted to bile acids in the liver, which are then secreted into the intestine and either removed from the body or recycled back to the liver.
The influence of gut bacteria on human health and disease is a rapidly expanding research area. Fredrick B?ckhed's research group is a leader in this field and is investigating how gut bacteria are linked to lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130218092558.htm