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Endurance exercise and gut microbiota: A review.
Núria Mach1,2, Dolors Fuster-Botella1
1Health Science Department, International Graduate Institute of the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), Barcelona 08035, Spain.
Journal of Sport and Health Science
|October 26, 2018
Summary
Intense exercise impacts the body, but gut microbiota may help manage stress and inflammation. Modifying gut bacteria with probiotics can enhance athlete health and performance.
Area of Science:
- Exercise physiology
- Microbiome research
- Sports science
Background:
- Intense exercise triggers muscle and systemic responses, including oxidative stress and inflammation.
- Adaptations to endurance exercise are influenced by gut microbiota's role in energy, inflammation, and hydration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of gut microbiota in exercise adaptations.
- To explore the potential of microbiota modulation for athletes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of major electronic databases.
- Keywords included "endurance", "exercise", "immune response", "microbiota", "nutrition", and "probiotics".
Main Results:
- Gut microbiota composition may serve as a marker for athlete immune function and exercise-induced stress.
- Probiotic interventions show potential for improving athlete health, performance, and energy balance.
Conclusions:
- Gut microbiota plays a key role in regulating oxidative stress and inflammation during intense exercise.
- Microbiota modulation, particularly with probiotics, can enhance athletic performance and recovery.
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