Effect of Endurance Exercise Training on Gut Microbiota and ER Stress.

Regular exercise as part of one's lifestyle is well-recognized for its beneficial effect on several diseases such as cardiovascular disease and obesity; however, many questions remain unanswered regarding the effects of exercise on the gut environment. This study aimed to investigate the impact of long-term endurance exercise on modulating inflammation and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. Fifteen-week-old male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were subjected to six months of endurance treadmill training, while age-matched controls remained sedentary.

Socio-demographic characteristics and dietary pattern of community-dwelling adults in Abia State, Nigeria.

Objective: Identification of dietary patterns and their association with socio-demographic factors.

Design: Community-based cross-sectional study design.

Setting: Urban and rural communities in Abia State, Nigeria.