The increased tendency for anemia in traditional Chinese medicine deficient body constitution is associated with the gut microbiome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Constitution is a valuable part of traditional Chinese medicine theory; it is defined as the internal foundation for the occurrence, development, transformation and outcome of diseases, and has its characteristic gut microbiota. Previous study showed that deficiency constitution was related to lower Hb counts. However, no research has examined how alterations in the gut microbiome induced by deficiency constitution may increase the tendency for anemia.

Methods

We used a multiomics strategy to identify and quantify taxonomies and compounds found under deficient constitution individuals and further explore the possible pathological factors that affect red blood cell indices.

Results

① People with deficient constitution showed lower hemoglobin (Hb), more Firmi

SUBMITTER: Liang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11445043 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature