How are Cardio Risk Check | Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test and Darmgesundheit related?

The Cardio Risk Check (Herz-Kreislauf Risiko-Test) and the Darmgesundheit (gut health) test from MyBody-X address different but interconnected health domains. The Cardio Risk Check analyzes classic risk factors such as blood lipids (LDL, HDL, triglycerides), inflammatory markers (hs-CRP), and possibly genetic variants (e.g., in the LPA gene). The gut health test examines microbiome composition, digestive function, and markers of intestinal permeability. The link lies in growing evidence that a compromised gut barrier and dysbiosis can promote systemic inflammation, which in turn elevates cardiovascular risk. Additionally, the gut flora influences cholesterol metabolism and short-chain fatty acid production. Thus, both tests complement each other for a holistic risk assessment. However, the direct clinical evidence for these connections is still moderate; many mechanisms are based on animal studies or associations. MyBody-X likely presents these tests with appropriate caveats. Testing alone does not replace medical evaluation. Evidence: practice (general medical knowledge).