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Optimizing Microbiota Profiles for Athletes.
Laura Mancin, Ian Rollo, Joao Felipe Mota1
1Clinical and Sports Nutrition Research Laboratory (LABINCE), Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
|October 12, 2020
Summary
The gut microbiome impacts athlete physiology, but a universal healthy profile is unlikely. Advanced analyses can reveal microbe-physiology links for personalized athlete recommendations.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Microbiome Research
- Computational Biology
Background:
- The gut microbiome plays a role in athlete physiology.
- High inter-individual variability in microbiome composition complicates defining a universal profile for athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and athlete physiology.
- To move beyond a single healthy microbiota profile for athletes.
- To propose methods for personalized recommendations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing specific meta-omics analysis.
- Employing innovative computational systems.
- Investigating associations between microbes and physiological traits.
Main Results:
- A single, universally applicable healthy microbiota profile for athletes is not feasible.
- Meta-omics and computational approaches can uncover hidden microbe-physiology associations.
Conclusions:
- Personalized recommendations for athletes can be predicted based on individual gut microbiome data.
- Future research should focus on tailored approaches rather than generalized profiles.
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