Gut bacterial translocation is a core pathogenic mechanism driving HF progression, perpetuating the disease through a vicious cycle of barrier disruption, metabolic dysregulation, and inflammatory amplification. In HF, reduced cardiac output and venous congestion induce intestinal hypoperfusion, leading to decreased expression of intestinal epithelial tight junction proteins and mucosal atrophy, creating a leaky gut state (Chen et al., 2023)
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For instance, an 8-week double-blind controlled trial showed that when the subjects used a cream containing 2% L-carnitine daily and combined it with aerobic exercise three times a week, the average local fat thickness decreased by 12%-18%, and the proportion of fatty acid oxidation increased by approximately 15%-20%