Microbiome and hypertension: where are we now?

Conclusion There is a long way ahead regarding the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and as an adjunctive treatment of hypertension. Treatment of dysbiosis could be a useful therapeutic approach to add to traditional antihypertensive therapy. Manipulating gut microbiota using prebiotics and probiotics might prove a valuable tool to traditional antihypertensives.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Tags: Review Source Type: research