Exercise and the Gut Microbiome: A Review of the Evidence, Potential Mechanisms, and Implications for Human Health

Lucy J. Mailing; Jacob M. Allen; Thomas W. Buford; Christopher J. Fields; Jeffrey A. Woods

doi:10.1249/JES.0000000000000183

Exercise and the Gut Microbiome: A Review of the Evidence, Potential Mechanisms, and Implications for Human Health

Lucy J. Mailing, Jacob M. Allen, Thomas W. Buford, Christopher J. Fields, Jeffrey A. Woods

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Abstract

The gastrointestinal tract contains trillions of microbes (collectively known as the gut microbiota) that play essential roles in host physiology and health. Studies from our group and others have demonstrated that exercise independently alters the composition and functional capacity of the gut microbiota. Here, we review what is known about the gut microbiota, how it is studied, and how it is influenced by exercise training and discuss the potential mechanisms and implications for human health and disease.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	75-85
Number of pages	11
Journal	Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Volume	47
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000183
State	Published - Apr 1 2019

Keywords

butyrate
endurance exercise
gut health
gut microbiota
inflammatory bowel disease
short-chain fatty acids

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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