Human gut microbiome Phenotype or genotype

Cardiovascular disease prevalence remains elevated globally. We have previously shown that a one-week lifestyle immersion program leads to clinical improvements and sustained improvements in quality of life in moderate to high cardiovascular diseased risk subjects. Here we present a preliminary analysis of the changes in serum markers of cardiovascular health, gut microbiota community composition, and their associations before and after a one-week, in-house, lifestyle-based Immersion Program. This program included daily nutrition education; meals that were 100 percent whole food; plant-based foods with minimal sugar, salt, and oil; cardiopulmonary exercise; and stress management classes.