The Claim

Individuals with coronary artery disease have significantly lower serum levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) than individuals without coronary artery disease.

Source: Correlation Analysis of Gut Microbiota Derivatives with Coronary Artery Disease Severity and Prognosis

What the research says

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Supports
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Correlation
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In plain English

People with coronary artery disease have lower levels of the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 in their blood than people without coronary artery disease.

See the scientific wording

Serum levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) are significantly lower in individuals with coronary artery disease compared to those without, suggesting a potential protective role for this hormone in cardiovascular health.

Why this might work

An imbalance in gut bacteria reduces the production of a hormone that protects blood vessels. Without this hormone, blood vessels cannot relax properly, inflammation increases, and plaque builds up in the arteries.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Correlation Analysis of Gut Microbiota Derivatives with Coronary Artery Disease Severity and Prognosis

    People with heart disease had less of a helpful hormone called GLP-1 in their blood than people without heart disease, suggesting this hormone might help protect the heart.

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