Improved gut microbiota profile in individuals with obesity taking statins

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 21 May 2020; doi:10.1038/s41569-020-0396-6Individuals with obesity have an increased prevalence of the Bacteroides 2 enterotype, which is associated with systemic inflammation and disease. However, statin therapy is associated with a reduced prevalence of this dysbiosis in individuals with obesity.
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