Gut microbiota and exercise have recently been shown to be interconnected. Both moderate
and intense exercise are typically part of the training regimen of endurance athletes, but they …

Evidence suggests that gut microbiota composition and diversity can be a determinant of
skeletal muscle metabolism and functionality. This is true in catabolic (sarcopenia and …

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) was the first strain belonging to the genus Lactobacillus
to be patented in 1989 thanks to its ability to survive and to proliferate at gastric acid pH and …

Background “Exercise‐induced gastrointestinal syndrome” refers to disturbances of
gastrointestinal integrity and function that are common features of strenuous exercise. Aim …

The magnitude, temporal dynamics, and physiological effects of intestinal microbiome
responses to physiological stress are poorly characterized. This study used a systems …

Background Probiotics play a vital role in treating immune and inflammatory diseases by
improving intestinal barrier function; however, a comprehensive evaluation is missing. The …

Background The physiological and biochemical demands of intense exercise elicit both
muscle-based and systemic responses. The main adaptations to endurance exercise …

Some dietary supplements are recommended to athletes based on data that supports
improved exercise performance. Other dietary supplements are not ergogenic per se, but …

A single layer of enterocytes and tight junctions (intercellular multiprotein complexes) form
the intestinal epithelial barrier that controls transport of molecules through transcellular and …

Among athletes, nutrition plays a key role, supporting training, performance, and post-
exercise recovery. Research has primarily focused on the effects of diet in support of an …