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Exercise improves intestinal microflora
Anna Govorova, Infox.ruThis conclusion was reached by researchers from the Irish National University in Cork.
Such an effect can affect the condition of the entire body, especially the work of the gastrointestinal tract and the human immune system. The reduction of beneficial microflora can cause various health problems, lead to overweight.
In their experiment, the researchers analyzed samples of 40 professional rugby players for intestinal microflora. Then these data were compared with samples of 46 healthy men who were not professionally engaged in sports. Half of them were of normal weight, and half suffered from overweight. All participants of the experiment filled out special questionnaires in which they described their diet over the past four weeks. They also indicated their level of physical activity.
As it turned out, professional athletes had an increased level of creatine kinase, an enzyme that is consumed by the body with increased physical exertion. They also had lower markers showing the presence of an inflammatory process in the body. However, these results were quite predictable.
But the most surprising thing is that professional athletes were distinguished by a significant variety of intestinal microflora, compared with ordinary men, especially those who suffer from overweight.
As the results of the study showed, 48 bacterial taxa were represented in them much more diverse, compared with overweight men. For example, athletes were distinguished by a wide variety of bacteria of the Akkermansiaceae family. These bacteria are thought to reduce the risk of developing obesity and related metabolic problems.
It is noteworthy that at the same time professional rugby players consumed significantly more food. In addition, their diet included more protein, vegetables, fruits and less fast food.
"Our study shows that exercise is another important factor in the relationship between microbiota, immunity and metabolic features, and diet also plays an important role here," the authors write.
Commenting on this study, Dr. Georgina Hold from the Institute of Medical Sciences of the University of Aberdeen (Scotland) noted that trillions of bacteria live in the intestine, and the composition and state of this microbiome affects our well-being and how much energy we get from food. Therefore, it is very important to maintain the composition of beneficial microflora.
Article by Clarke et al. Exercise and associated dietary extremes impact on gut microbial diversity with the results of a study of how exercise affects the state of the microbiome of the gastrointestinal tract, published in the latest issue of the Gut journal.
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