Inflammatory profiles, gut microbiome, and kidney function are impacted after high-fidelity firefighter training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Firefighters are frequently exposed to high temperatures, environmental toxicants, and strenuous physical demands. The health impacts of these occupational exposures on processes including inflammation and kidney function as well as on the gut microbiota are poorly understood. A firefighter training course may provide a controlled environment to assess these health risks.

Methods

Basic health measures, stool, and blood samples were obtained from 24 firefighters participating in a one-week, heat-intensive training course. Indicators of inflammation, gut permeability, kidney health, and stool microbiota composition were measured before and after the training course in 18 participants. Urine specific gravity was measured before and after a heat-intensive training day

SUBMITTER: Houser MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9898220 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature