Discussion
HTN, Hypertension
INFLAMMATION, HTN, PATHOGENESIS, HYPERTENSION, DISEASES
Hypertension (HTN) is a multifactorial and complicated condition [GM has been implicated in the pathogenesis of HTN by means of influencing sodium intake, production of certain metabolites, low-grade inflammation, etc. [Ruminococcaceae is involved in intestinal epithelium maintenance as it is inversely correlated with intestinal permeability [GM-related studies indicate that GM could exert potential influences on various diseases [Although our data revealed certain GM changes in HTN subjects, it has several limitations. First, this investigation was conducted with a limited sample size due to the practical limitations of data availability. Second, the subjects were recruited in a single hospital and were grouped based on BP levels alone. Third, BP measurement in clinic is used for HTN diagnosis [