Intestinal Microbial Metabolism of Phosphatidylcholine and Cardiovascular Risk

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Summary

The production of TMAO from dietary phosphatidylcholine is dependent on metabolism by the intestinal microbiota and increased TMAO levels are associated with an increased risk of incident major adverse cardiovascular events.

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2013-04-24
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Phosphatidylcholine, Choline, Metabolism, Metabolite, Medicine

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