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Abstract
Acupuncture may influence depressive disorders through the microbiota-gut-brain axis.
- The microbiota-gut-brain axis is a complex communication network linking gut bacteria to brain function.
- Acupuncture is commonly utilized in treating various depressive disorders.
- The relationship between acupuncture's effects and the microbiota-gut-brain axis is not fully understood.
- Further investigation is needed to clarify the role of gut bacteria in mediating the effects of acupuncture on depression.
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