Bibliometric and visual analysis of gut microbiota research in functional bowel disorders from 2016 to 2025

Key Points

• Key hotspots in gut microbiota research are revealed, offering new insights for functional bowel disorders.
• The bibliometric analysis encompasses studies published from 2016 to 2025, highlighting significant trends.
• Visual analytic approaches provide a systematic overview of the gut microbiota research landscape over the years.
• This approach may guide future scientific investigations and inform clinical applications in gut health.

Abstract