Exercise improves gut microbial metabolites in an intensity-dependent manner: a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials
Low-volume combined interval and resistance training improved fitness and metabolic health at both moderate and higher intensities. However, only HIGH-EX enhanced SCFA production, potentially associated with lactate-mediated microbial adaptations. Exercise intensity may thus be a key determinant of gut-metabolic benefits.
Authors
- Dejan Reljic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8049-1775)
- Markus F. Neurath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4344-1474)
- Yurdagül Zopf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3432-7488)
- Walburga Dieterich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1778-1056)
- Hans Joachim Hermann
Institutions
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (DE)
- Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (DE)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Gut Microbes
- Published
- 2025-11-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2579354
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.81