Zurich study reveals dietary fiber's impact on cardiovascular aging

University of Zurich research demonstrates link between fiber consumption and blood vessel health, offering new insights for preventive medicine

Specific gut bacteria, particularly Clostridium sp. ASF356, accelerate the aging of blood vessels.
Phenylacetic acid, a degradation product of the amino acid phenylalanine, accumulates with age and damages endothelial cells.
Short-chain fatty acids like acetate can revitalize aged endothelial cells.

ASF356

Bacterial Strain Identifier

Nature Aging

Publication Journal

"Short-chain fatty acids such as acetate act like an internal fountain of youth for the blood vessels."
— University of Zurich

"Fibre and foods with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties boost the body’s own fountain of youth."
— University of Zurich Press Release

Unlocking the Vascular Fountain of Youth

Specific gut bacteria, particularly Clostridium sp. ASF356, accelerate the aging of blood vessels.
Phenylacetic acid, a degradation product of the amino acid phenylalanine, accumulates with age and damages endothelial cells.
Short-chain fatty acids like acetate can revitalize aged endothelial cells.

ASF356

Bacterial Strain Identifier

Nature Aging

Publication Journal

"Short-chain fatty acids such as acetate act like an internal fountain of youth for the blood vessels."
— University of Zurich

"Fibre and foods with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties boost the body’s own fountain of youth."
— University of Zurich Press Release