Disparity of Gut Microbiota Composition Among Elite Athletes and Young Adults With Different Physical Activity Independent of Dietary Status: A Matching Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the disparity of gut microbiota among elite athletes and young adults with different physical activity independent of dietary status.

Methods

In Hangzhou, China, an age and sex matching study was conducted between April and May 2021. A total of 66 Chinese young adults were recruited in this study and divided into an elite athlete group, physically active group, and physically inactive group. Fecal samples were collected to assess gut microbiota composition. Dietary status was measured using a food-frequency questionnaire. Comparisons in gut microbiota and blood biomarkers among three groups were analyzed by using the analysis of covariance.

Results

The findings depicted a tendency to form clusters for beta diversity among thre

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8975590 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature