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- Title
Sports-Related Gastrointestinal Disorders: From the Microbiota to the Possible Role of Nutraceuticals, a Narrative Analysis.
- Authors
Bertuccioli, Alexander; Zonzini, Giordano Bruno; Cazzaniga, Massimiliano; Cardinali, Marco; Di Pierro, Francesco; Gregoretti, Aurora; Zerbinati, Nicola; Guasti, Luigina; Matera, Maria Rosaria; Cavecchia, Ilaria; Palazzi, Chiara Maria
- Abstract
Intense physical exercise can be related to a significant incidence of gastrointestinal symptoms, with a prevalence documented in the literature above 80%, especially for more intense forms such as running. This is in an initial phase due to the distancing of the flow of blood from the digestive system to the skeletal muscle and thermoregulatory systems, and secondarily to sympathetic nervous activation and hormonal response with alteration of intestinal motility, transit, and nutrient absorption capacity. The sum of these effects results in a localized inflammatory process with disruption of the intestinal microbiota and, in the long term, systemic inflammation. The most frequent early symptoms include abdominal cramps, flatulence, the urge to defecate, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, regurgitation, chest pain, heartburn, and belching. Promoting the stability of the microbiota can contribute to the maintenance of correct intestinal permeability and functionality, with better control of these symptoms. The literature documents various acute and chronic alterations of the microbiota following the practice of different types of activities. Several nutraceuticals can have functional effects on the control of inflammatory dynamics and the stability of the microbiota, exerting both nutraceutical and prebiotic effects. In particular, curcumin, green tea catechins, boswellia, berberine, and cranberry PACs can show functional characteristics in the management of these situations. This narrative review will describe its application potential.
- Subjects
INTESTINAL barrier function; GUT microbiome; FUNCTIONAL foods; DIGESTIVE organs; BLOOD flow; GREEN tea; PREBIOTICS
- Publication
Microorganisms, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 4, p804
- ISSN
2076-2607
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/microorganisms12040804