Saturated fat in red meat has long been linked to a raised risk of heart disease, with TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide), a gut microbiota-generated metabolite, also linked to the pathogenesis of heart disease.  However, the link between chronic dietary patterns on TMAO production, metabolism, and renal excretion is still unclear.  Now, a study from researchers at the Cleveland Clinic identifies new mechanisms demonstrating the regularly ingesting … Continue reading Chronic red meat consumption alters gut microbiota, raises heart disease risk.