{"id":225135,"date":"2026-06-24T15:13:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/heart-metabolism-healthy-aging\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T15:13:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T13:13:46","slug":"heart-metabolism-healthy-aging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/en\/heart-metabolism-healthy-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart, metabolism &#038; healthy aging"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"divi-off-canvas-hide-on-load\">\n[data-interaction-target=\"zwocqpy6qf\"] { display: none !important; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-heading--divi-font--hp5h6dj--gc9tzoiyo4\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Heart, metabolism & healthy aging<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">The health of the heart and blood vessels may be more closely connected to the intestine than was long thought. Gut bacteria produce substances that contribute to a strong intestinal wall and help regulate inflammatory responses in the body. Disturbances in the microbiome are therefore increasingly being investigated in relation to cardiovascular disease.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In this video, general practitioner <span class=\"s1\">Dr. Van de Griendt<\/span> explains how the microbiome may influence cardiovascular health and what role intestinal health plays in this.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"microbiome_video_module_0 microbiome_video_module et_pb_module\"><div class=\"microbiome_video_module__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Scherm\u00adafbeelding-2026-06-12-om-13.57.29.png);\" class=\"microbiome_video_module_background\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay_hover\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" data-video_url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IM9or_Q9HCk\" class=\"et_pb_video_play microbiome_video_module_button\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"microbiome_video_module_description\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"diabetes\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Diabetes<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body has difficulty regulating blood sugar levels properly. This increases the risk of damage to the heart, eyes, kidneys and feet, among other things. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p2\">In type 2 diabetes, inflammatory reactions and insulin resistance play an important role. Research shows that the microbiome of people with diabetes differs from that of healthy individuals. As a result, interest in the role of the microbiome in the development and progression of diabetes is growing.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"obesitas\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Obesity<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the processing of information in the brain. Characteristic are differences in social interaction, communication and behavior. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Research shows that abnormalities in the microbiome are more often found in people with autism. In addition, there are indications that intestinal complaints and increased permeability of the intestinal wall are more common. As a result, more and more research is being done into the possible role of the microbiome in autism.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"metabool-syndroom\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Metabolic syndrome<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors, including obesity (especially around the abdomen), elevated blood sugar levels, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">A relationship with the microbiome has been found for all these factors. In addition, increased inflammatory activity in the body plays an important role. Research suggests that the microbiome influences these processes and therefore possibly also metabolic syndrome.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"hoge-bloeddruk\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">High blood pressure<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">High blood pressure (hypertension) means that the blood flows through the blood vessels with increased pressure. High blood pressure is when the systolic pressure is 140 mmHg or higher and\/or the diastolic pressure is 90 mmHg or higher. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Research shows that the composition and diversity of the microbiome in people with high blood pressure differs from that of healthy individuals. In addition, there are indications that changes in the microbiome can affect blood pressure. Several studies with probiotics show that supporting the microbiome may contribute to a reduction in blood pressure.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"hart-vaatziekten\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Cardiovascular disease<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Cardiovascular diseases are diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Well-known examples are a heart attack, stroke, intermittent claudication and heart cramps. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">More and more research indicates that the microbiome is involved in processes that play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease. In particular, inflammatory reactions in the blood vessels and the development of arteriosclerosis seem to be partly influenced by the microbiome. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_grid_section preset--module--divi-section--default\" id=\"atherosclerose\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Atherosclerosis<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"p1\">Atherosclerosis, also known as arteriosclerosis, is a condition in which the blood vessels narrow due to the accumulation of fats and inflammatory cells in the artery wall. This can reduce blood flow to organs and tissues. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Research shows that inflammatory responses involved in the development of atherosclerosis can be influenced by the microbiome. That is why the possible role of intestinal health in the development and course of this condition is increasingly being examined. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Ready to discover what your microbiome is saying?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Already 20,000+ people have opted for an analysis with personal guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module button_outline_white preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/en\/discover-how-microbiome-therapy-works\/\">Find out how it works<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module button_white preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"https:\/\/microbiome-center.nl\/en\/start-your-journey\/\">Start your journey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_pb_section--fixed et_section_regular et_flex_section et-interaction-target-zwocqpy6qf preset--module--divi-section--default\" data-interaction-trigger=\"7hv7hq8l9z\" data-interaction-target=\"zwocqpy6qf\" id=\"video_canvas\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module video_close\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf057<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\" id=\"microbiome_center_video_iframe\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\uf057<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":709,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"doelgroep":[91],"class_list":["post-225135","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","doelgroep-private-individual"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Heart, metabolism &amp; 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