How one workout changes gut bugs in women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how a single workout changes the bacteria in your gut. It compares women who are very fit with women who don't exercise much, and includes women with different body types.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are female
- Your BMI is between 19 and 24.99, or between 30 and 40
- You either exercise a lot (at least 4 times a week for 60 minutes) or you are mostly sedentary
- You are not pregnant, less than 2 years after giving birth, or breastfeeding
- You are not taking certain supplements (herbal, fiber, prebiotic) or antibiotics
- You have no history of gastrointestinal, digestive, endocrine, cancer, or heart disease
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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