Clinical Trial: Influence of Short-Term Antibiotic Therapy on Exercise
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Gastrointestinal Microbiome
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Influence of Short-Term Antibiotic Therapy on Exercise
Brief Summary:
The gut microbiome refers to the trillions of bacteria that inhabit the stomach and other regions involved in the digestion of food, including the intestines.Compelling studies of animals (rodents) suggest that the health of the gut microbiome may influence skeletal muscle function and exercise performance.To date, there have been no similar observations reported in humans.A common experimental approach in animal studies to temporarily disrupt the gut microbiome is through the use of antibiotic…
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