Sleep apnea’s hidden heart disease trigger found in the gut

Sleep Disorders News -- ScienceDaily ·
Health & Medicine United States

A surprising gut-heart connection may help explain why sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In mice, disabling a bile acid receptor called FXR sharply reduced plaque buildup, opening the door to potential new treatments based on gut microbes and their chemical signals.

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