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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 28, 2026; 32(36): 119520
Published online Sep 28, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.119520
Table 1 Evidence grading of microbiota–multi-organ axis mechanisms in aging
Mechanism
Description
Evidence level
Evidence type
Gut-brain axisMicrobiota influences BBB and microgliaStrongAnimal + human
TMAOAssociated with cardiovascular riskModerateCohort + experimental
HADHB pathwayMicrobiota-liver FAO linkLimitedAnimal
TCM-microbiotaMulti-target modulationSpeculativePreclinical


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