In this weeks video health tip, Dr. Samir Hajariwala, director of Crossroads Chiropractic, takes a look at the positive effect exercise has on your gut microbiome.
As we continue to seek out ways to improve health through diet and lifestyle changes, research continues to call attention to the gut and the microbes as a primary influencer of our health.
Forever, exercise has been recommended for losing weight, but burning calories and boosting your metabolism may not be the only reason exercise promotes a better body composition and improved health.
A recent study observed the effect of exercise on composition, functional capacity, and metabolic output of the gut microbiome in lean and obese adults.
After 6 weeks of supervised, endurance-based exercise training (3 days/week) that progressed from 30 to 60 minutes/day and from moderate to vigorous intensity, the diversity of gut bacteria had positively changed significantly.
The genetic expression of the bacteria also changed so the bacteria produced more short-chain fatty acids, which reduces inflammation in the body and enhances metabolism.
The microbiome of all participants was re-evaluated 6 weeks after stopping exercise. The changes originally induced by the exercise were completely reversed.
The positive exercise-induced changes in gut microbes appear to endure only as long as exercise continues.
A healthy microbiome is vital for good health.
If exercise can help alter the diversity and the activity of health-promoting microbes in the gut, it should be embraced as a vital part of a healthy lifestyle.
You can improve your overall health by eating a nutritious diet, regular exercise, quality sleep, a positive attitude and regular chiropractic care.
Remember you and your family can be as healthy as can be, and it’s never too soon to start receiving chiropractic care. Your best source for everything health is your chiropractor. It’s never too early or late to see the team at Crossroads Chiropractic. Visit Sharpsburg Chiropractor, Crossroads Chiropractic regularly and make sure your nervous system is functioning 100%.
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