Gut microbiota alternation with training periodization and physical fitness in Japanese elite athletes

• Main Authors: Nobuhiko Akazawa (Author), Mariko Nakamura (Author), Nobuhiko Eda (Author), Haruka Murakami (Author), Takashi Nakagata (Author), Hinako Nanri (Author), Jonguk Park (Author), Koji Hosomi (Author), Kenji Mizuguchi (Author), Jun Kunisawa (Author), Motohiko Miyachi (Author), Masako Hoshikawa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionThe gut microbiome plays a fundamental role in host homeostasis through regulating immune functions, enzyme activity, and hormone secretion. Exercise is associated with changes in gut microbiome composition and function. However, few studies have investigated the gut microbiome during tr...