Heart disease could soon be limited if the drug being tested stops eggs and meat having the choline turned into artery blocking compounds. Last year tests on mice showed that there will be less artery damage and less of the compound produced.
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The latest report shows that a compound like choline will help stop TMA production there will be a suppression of the microbes making TMA from choline. Called DMB, the drug was passed to mice through drinking water, and they produced less of the chemicals. The ones who were not given it did have a build-up and risked having clogged arteries. There were no side effects and passed through the bodies of the mice quickly. It is found in red wine and olive oil and Cleveland Clinic scientist Hazen believes it is not likely to become resistant to drugs.
It is possible that it could become resistant as bacteria can evolve, and the study showed some bacteria increased while others decreased. It seems some are targeted over others, and further research is needed, and tests need to take place on humans.
Note; The compound also can be found in “olive oil and red wine “, for more info please check; French Paradox.