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Benefit of Probiotics on Cardiovascular Health- A Narrative Review
Ashna Mathur1, Sofia Malik2, Latha Ganti3
1Trinity Preparatory School.
Insights
Probiotics show promise in managing coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors like hypertension and inflammation. Further research is needed to confirm safety and mechanisms for this cardiovascular disease prevention strategy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Microbiome Research
Background:
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major global cause of death.
- Plaque buildup in arteries restricts blood flow, a key feature of CAD.
- Hypertension, inflammation, diabetes, and poor diet are significant CAD risk factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of probiotics in managing CAD risk factors.
- To investigate how probiotics may serve as a preventative measure for CAD.
Main Methods:
- Review of emerging research on probiotics and cardiovascular health.
- Analysis of experimental evidence regarding probiotic effects on hypertension, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, and sodium levels.
Main Results:
- Probiotics demonstrate potential in reducing hypertension and inflammation.
- Evidence suggests probiotics may improve insulin sensitivity.
- Probiotics might help lower salt levels in individuals with high-sodium diets.
Conclusions:
- Probiotics represent a promising area for cardiovascular health research.
- More investigation into the safety, efficacy, and mechanisms of probiotics for CAD is required.
- Experimental data highlights the potential of probiotics in addressing key CAD risk factors.
Abstract:
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death globally and a prevalent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in which plaque buildup in artery walls results in inadequate blood flow. Risk factors for CAD include hypertension, inflammation, diabetes, and poor diet. In the past few decades, research has emerged on the employment of probiotics in cardiovascular health, particularly focused on methods for using probiotics as preventative measures for the risk factors of CAD. Probiotics can reduce hypertension and inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and possibly reduce salt levels in individuals with high-sodium diets. Still, more research needs to be done on the safety and considerations of administering probiotics and their underlying mechanisms since the evidence is predominantly experimental. Probiotics have proven to be a valuable research point given the urgency and incidence rates of coronary artery disease.
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