Adherence
Higher levels of moderate and vigorous physical activity are robustly associated with increased gut microbiome diversity, independent of major dietary factors and BMI.
Aim for regular moderate (e.g., brisk walking) or vigorous (e.g., running, cycling) physical activity. This study suggests that doing so is strongly linked to a healthier, more diverse gut microbiome, regardless of your exact diet or weight. You don't need to be an athlete; consistency in movement is the key lever identified here.
Our results thus reveal a robust relationship at population-level between physical activity and microbiome diversity that is independent of major dietary factors and BMI.
Why this rating
Large cross-sectional study (n=3400) with rigorous statistical correction (FDR) and adjustment for confounders (diet, BMI).
Source
Health and disease markers correlate with gut microbiome composition across thousands of people
Ohad Manor et al. · Nature Communications · 2020
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