A Narrative Hypothesis: The Important Role of Gut Microbiota in the Modulation of Effort Tolerance in Endurance Athletes.
- 2025-08-31
- Review
- Nutrients 17(17)
- Jesus Álvarez-Herms
- Martin Burtscher
- Francisco Corbi
- Adriana González
- Adrián Odriozola
- PubMed: 40944224
- DOI: 10.3390/nu17172836
- Moderate evidence
- Rigorous Journal
A richer and more diverse GM of athletes in comparison with sedentary subjects can improve the bacteria-producing metabolites connected to brain activity related with fatigue. The increase in fatigue thresholds directly improves exercise performance
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Small