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Dietary fingerprint in blood can predict heart disease risk

Researchers have found that food leaves a metabolic imprint in the blood that can forecast cardiovascular disease.

Skinny McBuntu

Everything we eat leaves a metabolic signature in our bodies. Scientists have discovered that this dietary fingerprint in the blood can be used to predict someone's risk of developing heart disease. The approach offers a new way to assess cardiovascular health based on individual eating patterns.

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A unique dietary ‘fingerprint’ in our blood can predict heart disease risk

Everything we eat – the apple, cucumber, overnight oats with chia, yoghurt and peanut butter, raw chocolate, homemade pizza and salad I had yesterday – leaves a metabolic imprint in our bodies.

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