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  "id": 3031964,
  "title": "Gut bacteria may unlock a hidden benefit of vegetables",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/gut-bacteria-may-unlock-a-hidden-benefit-of-vegetables-3031964",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:48:52.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260822015145.htm"
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  "summary": "Gut bacteria can transform nitrate and plant-based iron from vegetables and other foods into protective molecules that may benefit the heart and metabolism. In experimental models, higher levels of these compounds were linked to lower blood pressure, better blood sugar control, healthier blood vessels, and less liver fat.",
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        "outlet": "ScienceDaily Health",
        "title": "Gut bacteria may unlock a hidden benefit of vegetables",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/gut-bacteria-may-unlock-a-hidden-benefit-of-vegetables",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:48:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}