ArticleMicroorganisms2021
Altered Fecal Microbiotas and Organic Acid Concentrations Indicate Possible Gut Dysbiosis in University Rugby Players: An Observational Study.
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- Changes in metabolic risk factors and gut microbiota during weight gain in male first-year college athletes.Physiological reports · 2026Article
- Dietary 5-aminolevulinic acid modulates gut microbiota, reduces oxidative stress, and enhances immune status in weanling piglets: An 8-week exploratory study.Veterinary world · 2026Article
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- Effects of Blackcurrant Extract and Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum Intake on Gut Dysbiosis in Male University Rugby Players.Microorganisms · 2025Article
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- Optimizing the Gut Microbiota for Individualized Performance Development in Elite Athletes.Biology · 2023Review
- Partially hydrolyzed guar gum is associated with improvement in gut health, sleep, and motivation among healthy subjects.Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2023Article
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Abstract
Gut eubiosis is essential for the host's health. In athletes, the gut microbiota can be altered by several factors, including diets. While eubiotic gut microbiota in elite rugby players has been reported, our survey found that university rugby players suffered from loose stools and frequent urgency to defecate. To establish the causes of the condition, the microbiota and the concentrations of organic acids in fecal samples of university male rugby players (URP) were analyzed and compared with those of age-matching, non-rugby playing males (control). Body mass indices were significantly (
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