Release date: 2014-06-17
The reduction in gut microbiota diversity is associated with obesity and other health problems, while the increased diversity of gut microbiota contributes to metabolism and immunity. Recently, researchers from the University of Cork in Ireland found that exercise may have a beneficial effect on the diversity of the gut flora. The findings were published in the journal Gut.
This is the first study that indicates that physical activity may increase gut microbiota diversity. Fergus Shanahan, the author of the paper, said: "Our findings suggest that exercise is another important factor affecting the relationship between gut microbiota, host immunity and host metabolism, and the diet that corresponds to exercise. Also plays an important role."
The study focused on the relationship between exercise, diet, and gut microbiota of 40 professional rugby players who are undergoing rigorous training. The experimental control group consisted of 46 normal healthy men who matched the age of the athletes. The average body mass index (BMI) of the athletes in the athlete group was 29.1, and the control group was divided into two groups, 23 of whom were in the normal BMI group (BMI ≤ 25) and 23 in the high BMI group (BMI ≥ 28). Researchers point out that elite athletes are chosen for research because extreme sports are often accompanied by extreme eating habits.
This study is based on rugby players. All participants were required to complete a dietary frequency questionnaire to report which of the 187 foods covered in the questionnaire had been eaten in the past four weeks and to report in detail on their frequency of eating and food intake. In addition, the researchers will also record the progress of their daily sports activities. In addition, the researchers collected their stool and blood samples and analyzed their inflammatory markers, metabolic markers, and gut flora.
The results of the study showed that the athletes in the athlete group had more intestinal flora than the control group, especially the high BMI group. In addition, there are more bacteria in some groups in the intestines of the athletes: 40 of them are significantly higher than those of the normal BMI group, and 48 are higher than the normal BMI group. In addition, among the athlete's gut microbes, the proportion of bacteria belonging to Akkermansiaceae is much higher than that of the control group. This bacterium is inversely related to the incidence of obesity and related metabolic disorders.
The researchers analyzed the eating habits of the subjects and found that the athletes consumed more foods in all categories than the control group. In terms of energy intake, the contribution rate of protein in the athlete group (22%) is also much higher than that in the control group (15-16%) - meat is a big part of the athlete's diet, and there are other Protein supplements. In addition, they also eat more vegetables and fruits, snacks are eaten much less than the control group.
In addition, although athletes' levels of creatine kinase (a marker reflecting muscle/tissue damage) were significantly higher, their level of inflammatory markers was lower than that of the control group, and the metabolic level was also better than that of men with a high BMI index.
“Understanding the complex relationship between eating habits, exercise levels and gut microbiota diversity is essential,†commented Georgina Hold, an enteric microbiologist at the University of Aberdeen. As human life expectancy continues to increase, it is important to understand the best way to stay healthy."
Source: Shell Network
Meso Injection For Skin Hyadration
Meso Injection For Skin Hyadration,Face Injection Filler 2Ml,Hyaluronic Acid Meso Serum,Injectable Meso Injection For Skin Care
Jiangsu Tiera Biotechnology Co., Ltd , https://www.tierabio.com