Gut microbiota-dependent trimethylamine N-oxide in acute coronary syndromes: a prognostic marker for incident cardiovascular events beyond traditional risk factors

Animal Products Increase Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke. Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a molecule produced during digestion of red meat, eggs, and dairy products, increases the risk for a fatal heart attack or stroke, according a study published in European Heart Journal. READ THE ABSTRACT

Li XS, Obeid S, Klingenberg R, et al.  European Heart Journal. First published online January 11, 2017.