A close relationship has been described between cardiometabolic disorders (CMDs) and the gut microbiota. In this Review, Judith Aron-Wisnewsky and Karine Clément outline the evidence supporting a link between the composition of the gut microbiota with cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease. They outline the methods used to study the microbiome, the effect of dietary intake patterns on microbiota composition and its derived metabolites, and possible areas for intervention to prevent or treat CMDs.
- Judith Aron-Wisnewsky
- Karine Clément