Gut microbiota and hypertension: role of exercise training

Regular exercise training can significantly improve the gut environment and influence the metabolic activity of the gut microbiota. These changes promote the production of beneficial metabolites, which may modulate blood pressure regulation through multiple mechanisms. The beneficial microbial species including <i>Faecalibacterium prausnitzii</i>, <i>Bifidobacterium</i> spp., <i>Lactobacillus</i> spp., <i>Roseburia</i> spp.,and <i>Bacteroides</i> spp. These beneficial microbes produce various metabolites during metabolism, including short-chain fatty acids, vitamins, lactic acid, bileacids, and gamma-aminobutyric acid. These metabolites are not only essential for maintaining gut health but also positively influence hypertension by modulating the nervous system, immune system, and improving metabolic function. This review aims to elucidate the complex interactions among exercise training, gut microbiota, and hypertension.