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- Title
Effects of Unconventional Work and Shift Work on the Human Gut Microbiota and the Potential of Probiotics to Restore Dysbiosis.
- Authors
Lopez-Santamarina, Aroa; Mondragon, Alicia del Carmen; Cardelle-Cobas, Alejandra; Santos, Eva Maria; Porto-Arias, Jose Julio; Cepeda, Alberto; Miranda, Jose Manuel
- Abstract
The work environment is a factor that can significantly influence the composition and functionality of the gut microbiota of workers, in many cases leading to gut dysbiosis that will result in serious health problems. The aim of this paper was to provide a compilation of the different studies that have examined the influence of jobs with unconventional work schedules and environments on the gut microbiota of workers performing such work. As a possible solution, probiotic supplements, via modulation of the gut microbiota, can moderate the effects of sleep disturbance on the immune system, as well as restore the dysbiosis produced. Rotating shift work has been found to be associated with an increase in the risk of various metabolic diseases, such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. Sleep disturbance or lack of sleep due to night work is also associated with metabolic diseases. In addition, sleep disturbance induces a stress response, both physiologically and psychologically, and disrupts the healthy functioning of the gut microbiota, thus triggering an inflammatory state. Other workers, including military, healthcare, or metallurgy workers, as well as livestock farmers or long-travel seamen, work in environments and schedules that can significantly affect their gut microbiota.
- Subjects
THERAPEUTIC use of probiotics; WORK environment; SHIFT systems; OBESITY; GUT microbiome; IMMUNE system; TYPE 2 diabetes; SLEEP disorders; METABOLIC disorders; SLEEP; METABOLIC syndrome; RESEARCH funding; AGRICULTURAL laborers; METALLURGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
- Publication
Nutrients, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 13, p3070
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu15133070