Dynamic stability of gut microbiota in elite volleyball athletes: microbial adaptations during training, competition and recovery
Despite overall stability, elite athletes gut microbiota adapted to volleyball varying training demands primarily via Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio modulations and Rikenellaceae enrichment during Recovery Periods. These microbial alterations represent potential biomarkers for assessing training load and recovery status. Additional investigation is necessary to elucidate how these microbial dynamics influence athletic performance outcomes.
Authors
- Saverio Giampaoli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5004-0137)
- Filippo Barni
- Alessio Fasano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2134-0261)
- Guerrino Rosellini
- Attilio Parisi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2648-8406)
- Antonio Tessitore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3542-0991)
- Eugenio Alladio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9362-6907)
- Junior Carlone
- Elena Salata
Institutions
- University of Verona (IT)
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- Harvard University (US)
- Foro Italico University of Rome (IT)
- Rome International School (IT)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- European Biomedical Research Institute of Salerno (IT)
- University of Turin (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1662964
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.08