Dietary index for gut microbiota, Life's Essential 8 scores, and risk of cardiovascular disease: a multinational cohort study - PubMed
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- The study evaluated the association between the dietary index for gut microbiota (DI-GM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, alongside the Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score.
- Participants included 200,690 from the UK Biobank and 30,180 from NHANES, with DI-GM scores calculated from 24-hour dietary recalls.
- A high DI-GM score was associated with a 6% lower risk of CVD in the UK Biobank cohort and similar findings in NHANES.
- The inverse association between high DI-GM and CVD risk was significant even in individuals with suboptimal cardiovascular health as per LE8 scores.
- The study suggests that a gut microbiota-friendly diet may complement other cardiovascular health measures like managing blood pressure and physical activity.
- Foods considered gut-friendly include whole grains, avocados, coffee, and fermented dairy, while red meat should be limited.