Sleep apnea’s hidden heart disease trigger found in the gut - The Fact Factory

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Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Sleep apnea’s hidden heart disease trigger found in the gut

A surprising gut-heart connection may help explain why sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In mice, disabling a bile acid receptor called FXR sharply reduced plaque buildup, opening the door to potential new treatments based on gut microbes and their chemical signals.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260608040002.htm

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