TMAO, a compound linked to serious health risks like coronary artery disease and diabetes, is produced in the body through the gut microbiome's processing of choline and carnitine. Fascinatingly, a study showed that a long-term vegan's microbiome was unable to produce TMAO after consuming steak, highlighting the protective role of a plant-based diet. This underscores the importance of gut health in preventing debilitating conditions such as heart failure and peripheral arterial disease.
