Exercise-Driven Remodeling of the Gut Microbiome: Reciprocal Regulation of Structural and Functional Adaptations in Elite Athletes
The gut microbiome plays a critical role in training adaptation and athletic performance. Athletes exhibit elevated gut microbial α-diversity and enrichment of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing genera, although these associations may be confounded by dietary and lifestyle factors. Exercise regulates the gut micro...