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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
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Systematic Reviews |
| Article Title |
Exploring the gut-exercise link: A systematic review of gastrointestinal disorders in physical activity
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Nermin Kamal Saeed, Adel Salah Bediwy, Yasser El-Sawaf, Akram Elbatarny and Reem Elbeltagi |
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| Corresponding Author |
Mohammed Al-Beltagi, Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, No. 1 Hassan Radwan Street, Tanta 31511, Al Gharbia, Egypt. mbelrem@hotmail.com |
| Key Words |
Exercise; Gastrointestinal health; Gut-brain axis; Irritable bowel syndrome; Inflammatory bowel disease; Exercise-induced gastrointestinal disorders; Gut microbiota |
| Core Tip |
This systematic review explores the complex relationship between exercise and gastrointestinal (GI) health, highlighting the dual effects of physical activity. Moderate-intensity exercises like walking and yoga promote intestinal motility, reduce systemic inflammation, and enhance gut barrier integrity, benefiting conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and constipation. Conversely, high-intensity or prolonged exercise can exacerbate GI symptoms, such as nausea and diarrhea, due to splanchnic hypoperfusion and increased intestinal permeability. Individual responses vary based on fitness level, dietary habits, and underlying GI conditions, emphasizing the need for personalized exercise and dietary strategies. This systematic review underscores moderate exercise as a safe, effective intervention for optimizing GI health. |
| Publish Date |
2025-06-12 03:45 |
| Citation |
<p>Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Bediwy AS, El-Sawaf Y, Elbatarny A, Elbeltagi R. Exploring the gut-exercise link: A systematic review of gastrointestinal disorders in physical activity. <i>World J Gastroenterol</i> 2025; 31(22): 106835</p> |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v31/i22/106835.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v31.i22.106835 |
