The connection between physical exercise and gut microbiota: implications for competitive sports athletes

AE Wegierska, IA Charitos, S Topi, MA Potenza… - Sports Medicine, 2022 - Springer
Gut microbiota refers to those microorganisms in the human digestive tract that display
activities fundamental in human life. With at least 4 million different bacterial types, the gut …

Physical activity induced alterations of gut microbiota in humans: a systematic review

H Dziewiecka, HS Buttar, A Kasperska… - BMC Sports Science …, 2022 - Springer
Background Gut microbiota is considered to have a great impact on human health and
disease. While it is widely recognized that the gut microbiota of healthy individuals differs …

Effect of intensity and duration of exercise on gut microbiota in humans: a systematic review

R Bonomini-Gnutzmann, J Plaza-Diaz… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: The gut microbiota might play a part in affecting athletic performance and is
of considerable importance to athletes. The aim of this study was to search the recent …

The athlete gut microbiome and its relevance to health and performance: a review

MT O'Brien, O O'Sullivan, MJ Claesson, PD Cotter - Sports Medicine, 2022 - Springer
The human gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that play an
important role in human health, influencing functions such as vitamin uptake, digestion and …

Potential long-term health problems associated with ultra-endurance running: a narrative review

V Scheer, NB Tiller, S Doutreleau, M Khodaee… - Sports Medicine, 2022 - Springer
It is well established that physical activity reduces all-cause mortality and can prolong life.
Ultra-endurance running (UER) is an extreme sport that is becoming increasingly popular …

Interventions on gut microbiota for healthy aging

S Donati Zeppa, D Agostini, F Ferrini, M Gervasi… - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent years, the improvement in health and social conditions has led to an increase in
the average lifespan. Since aging is the most important risk factor for the majority of chronic …

Epithelial barrier theory in the context of nutrition and environmental exposure in athletes

W Kistler, M Villiger, B Villiger, D Yazici, Y Pat… - Allergy, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Exposure to toxic substances, introduced into our daily lives during industrialization and
modernization, can disrupt the epithelial barriers in the skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal …

The effect of exercise prescription on the human gut microbiota and comparison between clinical and apparently healthy populations: a systematic review

AN Boytar, TL Skinner, RE Wallen, DG Jenkins… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study systematically reviewed all human longitudinal exercise interventions that
reported changes in the gut microbiota; frequency, intensity, duration and type of exercise …

Metabolic syndrome: a narrative review from the oxidative stress to the management of related diseases

G Martemucci, G Fracchiolla, M Muraglia, R Tardugno… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a growing disorder affecting thousands of people worldwide,
especially in industrialised countries, increasing mortality. Oxidative stress, hyperglycaemia …

Effect of an 8-week exercise training on gut microbiota in physically inactive older women

F Zhong, X Wen, M Yang, HY Lai… - … Journal of Sports …, 2021 - thieme-connect.com
Exercise can alter the composition of gut microbiota. However, studies examining the effects
of exercise on gut microbiota in the elderly are lacking. This study aims to investigate …