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Viruses in our gut, a threat to the heart?
15 juillet 2025 · Par Ana Espino
#CVD #virome #virus #microbiota Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, representing a major public health concern, particularly among the elderly. Until now, research has primarily focused on traditional risk factors such as genetics, dietary habits, and imbalances in the bacterial gut microbiota. Howeve
Par Ana Espino | Publié le 15 juillet 2025|3 min de lecture
#CVD #virome #virus #microbiota
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, representing a major public health concern, particularly among the elderly. Until now, research has primarily focused on traditional risk factors such as genetics, dietary habits, and imbalances in the bacterial gut microbiota. However, a new dimension is gaining attention: the gut virome—the collection of viruses within our digestive tract, mainly bacteriophages and eukaryotic viruses.
#CVD #virome #virus #microbiota
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, representing a major public health concern, particularly among the elderly. Until now, research has primarily focused on traditional risk factors such as genetics, dietary habits, and imbalances in the bacterial gut microbiota. However, a new dimension is gaining attention: the gut virome—the collection of viruses within our digestive tract, mainly bacteriophages and eukaryotic viruses.
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Scientific reference
Wei, X., et al. (2025). An Exploration of the Relationship Between Gut Virome and Cardiovascular Disease: A Comprehensive Review. Reviews in cardiovascular medicine, 26(6), 36386
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