A Chinese herbs complex ameliorates gut microbiota dysbiosis induced by intermittent cold exposure in female rats.

ABSTRACT: Cold is a common source of stress in the alpine areas of northern China. It affects the microbial community, resulting in the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms and intestinal diseases. In recent years, studies have reported that Chinese herbal extracts and their fermentation broth have a significant beneficial effect on gut microbiota. This study aimed to investigate the probiotic effect of a self-designed Chinese herbs complex on the gut microbiota of rats exposed to cold. The rats were treated with intermittent cold exposure and Chinese herbs complex for 14 days, and the gut microbiota composition and other parameters were assayed. The 16s ribosomal DNA high-throughput sequencing and analysis confirmed that the Chinese herbs complex positively improved the gut microbiota. We found th

SUBMITTER: Jin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9748289 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature