Effects of Exercise on Gut Microbiota of Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The equilibrium between gut microbiota (GM) and the host plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health, influencing various physiological and metabolic functions. Emerging research suggests that exercise modulates the abundance and functionality of gut bacteria, yet the comprehensive effects on GM diversity remain to be synthesized.

Objectives and design

The study aims to quantitatively examine the effect of exercise on the diversity of gut microbiota of adults using a systemic review and meta-analysis approach.

Methods

PubMed, Ebsco, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Data were searched from their inception to September 2023. Exercise intervention studies wit

SUBMITTER: Min L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11013040 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature