The Claim

In humans, specific gut bacterial taxa, particularly those enriched in the Prevotella enterotype, are associated with elevated plasma trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels and omnivorous dietary patterns, indicating that long-term dietary habits may shape a gut microbial community capable of producing TMAO.

Source: Intestinal microbiota metabolism of L-carnitine, a nutrient in red meat, promotes atherosclerosis

What the research says

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In plain English

The kinds of gut bacteria you have, especially if you eat a lot of meat, might be linked to higher levels of a substance in your blood called TMAO, which could mean your diet over time helps shape which bacteria stick around.

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Specific gut bacterial taxa in humans, including those enriched in the Prevotella enterotype, are associated with higher plasma TMAO levels and omnivorous dietary patterns, suggesting that long-term diet shapes a TMAO-producing microbial community.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Intestinal microbiota metabolism of L-carnitine, a nutrient in red meat, promotes atherosclerosis

    The study shows that people who eat meat have gut bacteria that turn a substance in red meat into a chemical called TMAO, which is linked to heart disease, and this supports the idea that long-term diet shapes these bacteria.

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