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Review
. 2025 Feb 5:18:603-626.
doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S504616. eCollection 2025.

Gut Microecological Prescription: A Novel Approach to Regulating Intestinal Micro-Ecological Balance

Lingping Zhu  1   2 , Xuefeng Yang  1
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Review

Gut Microecological Prescription: A Novel Approach to Regulating Intestinal Micro-Ecological Balance

Lingping Zhu et al. Int J Gen Med. .

Abstract

The intestinal microecology is comprises intestinal microorganisms and other components constituting the entire ecosystem, presenting characteristics of stability and dynamic balance. Current research reveals intestinal microecological imbalances are related to various diseases. However, fundamental research and clinical applications have not been effectively integrated. Considering the importance and complexity of regulating the intestinal microecological balance, this study provides an overview of the high-risk factors affecting intestinal microecology and detection methods. Moreover, it proposes the definition of intestinal microecological imbalance and the definition, formulation, and outcomes of gut microecological prescription to facilitate its application in clinical practice, thus promoting clinical research on intestinal microecology and improving the quality of life of the population.

Keywords: definition; faecal microbiota transplantation; gut microecological prescription; intestinal microecology; risk.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

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Factors affecting intestinal microecology and classification of intestinal micro-ecological imbalances.
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The diagnostic ideas and intervention process of GMP.
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The intervention methods of GMP.
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