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. 2022 Nov 23;185(24):4469-4471.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.10.022.

Bioactive metabolites: The double-edged sword in your food

Jens Nielsen  1
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Bioactive metabolites: The double-edged sword in your food

Jens Nielsen. Cell. .
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Abstract

Food contains many different bioactive metabolites that interact with human metabolism. Many of these have health benefits, but in this issue of Cell, researchers show that the gut microbiome can convert a bioactive metabolite to metabolites that may elevate the risks of developing cardiovascular disease.

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Declaration of interests J.N. is a shareholder in Chrysea, Inc. that produces bioactive metabolites through synthetic biology.

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