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Abstract

Clinical studies of the effect of probiotics on plasma TMAO levels and on cardiovascular disease in humans would be of interest. Because TMAO is produced in the liver by the action of the flavin monooxygenase FMO3, inhibition of this enzyme in the liver might be another strategy by which to reduce TMAO production and cut the risk of heart disease.

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Title
The diet-microbe morbid union
Author
Rak, Kimberly; Rader, Daniel J
Pages
40-41
Section
NEWS & VIEWS
Publication year
2011
Publication date
Apr 7, 2011
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
ISSN
00280836
e-ISSN
14764687
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
863828657
Copyright
Copyright Nature Publishing Group Apr 7, 2011