Optimizing Microbiota Profiles for Athletes

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2021 Jan;49(1):42-49. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000236.

Abstract

Gut microbiome influences athletes' physiology, but because of the complexity of sport performance and the great intervariability of microbiome features, it is not reasonable to define a single healthy microbiota profile for athletes. We suggest the use of specific meta-omics analysis coupled with innovative computational systems to uncover the hidden association between microbes and athlete's physiology and predict personalized recommendation.

MeSH terms

  • Athletes
  • Gastrointestinal Microbiome*
  • Humans
  • Microbiota*
  • Sports*