gut health
Big picture: Dr. Lindsay Boykprice “There is increasing evidence of a link between gut health and heart health.”
In the news: new research from Sweden showing certainty Streptococcus Gut bacteria may play a part in plaque buildup in heart arteries (coronary artery).
Studies have shown that bacteria angina streptococci and S. Oralis. It may be strongly associated with plaque buildup.
This research continues to develop Based on the idea that external factors may influence the heart’s response to stress, inflammation all over the body.
you should know Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. The impact of this on Flagstaff is huge. There are many steps you can take today to keep your cardiovascular system strong and healthy.
did you know 28.1% Does anyone in Coconino County currently have high blood pressure?
Do all statins cause muscle soreness?
doctor’s expert Insights into Gut Health and Heart Health in Arizona
Know this: “Okay, research like this is very important because it allows us to look at all the different problems and conditions that can lead to specific health outcomes. I do a lot of research on the importance of supporting mental, brain and heart health! These foods prolong life and Dr. Puja Appal of Family Medicine.
Next steps to take if you or someone you know are concerned about your heart health: make sure you understand yourself ASCVD risk score. Get tested and discuss the results with your doctor. The American College of Cardiology makes this test available online. (Visit resources here)
flagstaff health alert
Life stressors and poor gut health can contribute to poor heart health.
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I live in Flagstaff, The following heart health facts directly affect your health.
Did you know that Arizona had 14550.0 deaths from heart disease in 2021?
14.5% of Coconino County residents do not have health insurance.
5.9% you Coconino County suffers from coronary heart disease.
26.9% people who live Coconino County is being tested high cholesterol.
17.8% of Coconino County residents smoke.
All of these variables play important roles in heart health.
New findings about the possible impact of gut health on heart health.
Health Standard Newswire: Circulation. July 2023. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.063914
What they say:
“Microbial functional potentials of catabolic nitrate reduction, anaerobic fatty acid β-oxidation, and amino acid degradation were associated with coronary artery calcium score. It provides evidence for an association with the composition of the gut microbiota characterized by “which is commonly found in the oral cavity with markers of coronary atherosclerosis and systemic inflammation. Bacteria in atherogenesis”. Further longitudinal and experimental studies are warranted to investigate the potential effects of the ingredients.”research source)
source:
journal Circulation We published our findings: High intestinal streptococcal spp. is associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in 8973 participants in the SAPIS cohort (read here)
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