High BP & Gut Biome
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in America. It's also one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States, with nearly half of U.S. adults considered hypertensive under current guidelines. Among those with high blood pressure, an estimated 20% have what's known as resistant hypertension, meaning their blood pressure remains high despite aggressive treatment. New research has shown gut bacteria can reduce the effectiveness of certain blood pressure drugs.
Animal studies show that the bacteria Coprococcus is the culprit. It "eats" up specific anti-hypertensive meds.
Not sure how to measure this... yet.
Reference:
Identification of a Gut Commensal That Compromises the Blood Pressure-Lowering Effect of Ester Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors. Hypertension, 2022 DOI: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.121.18711