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Tuesday, January 09, 2018
Exercise alters the microbiome, enhancing immune function.
Reynolds points to interesting work by Allen et al. showing that exercise by lean, but not obese, subjects enhances microbial production of short chain fatty acids that suppress tissue irritation and inflammation in the colon as well as the rest of the body. These short fatty acids also boost metabolism and dampen the insulin resistance that is a precursor to diabetes.
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Very interesting I'm sure we are only just beginning to understand the enormous benefit of exercise and diet on our health and effects on gene expression.
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