The gut microbiota and the brain–gut–kidney axis in hypertension and chronic kidney disease

The gut microbiota and the brain–gut–kidney axis in hypertension and chronic kidney diseaseThe gut microbiota and the brain–gut–kidney axis in hypertension and chronic kidney disease, Published online: 14 May 2018; doi:10.1038/s41581-018-0018-2Increasing evidence suggests an important role of the gut microbiota in the development of hypertension and chronic kidney disease. In this Review, the authors explain their brain–gut–kidney axis hypothesis for the pathogenesis of these diseases.
Source: Nature Reviews Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research