IDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON HAVING RISK FOR ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND ASSOCIATED DISEASES BY THE PERSON'S GUT MICROBIOME AND THE PREVENTION OF SUCH DISEASES

摘要

The present invention provides the use of beta-carotene in treating or preventing atherosclerosis or atherosclerotic associated disease, wherein the beta-carotene is a probiotic bacteria producing beta-carotene such as Lactobacillus reuteri.