Meta-omics analysis of elite athletes identifies a performance-enhancing microbe that functions via lactate metabolism.

Jonathan Scheiman, Jacob M Luber, Theodore A Chavkin, Tara MacDonald, Angela Tung, Loc-Duyen Pham, Marsha C Wibowo, Renee C Wurth, Sukanya Punthambaker, Braden T Tierney, Zhen Yang, Mohammad W Hattab, Julian Avila-Pacheco, Clary B Clish, Sarah Lessard

July 2019 Nat Med

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Several discussions emphasize the microbe Veillonella atypica and its relationship to improved athletic performance, with phrases like 'game changer' and mentions of fecal microbiota transplants stirring interest in practical applications. The varied tone, mixing excitement with skepticism about potential doping concerns ('could fecal transplants be the next big thing in doping?') further highlights the multifaceted impact of this research.

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Most discussions express support for the study's findings about Veillonella's role in enhancing athletic performance.

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While some posts show deeper engagement by suggesting future research directions or implications for athletes, others are more surface-level reposts.

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Many commentators believe the findings could significantly influence athletic training and dietary considerations.

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  • luis Miguel Rodriguez Martin
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    Scheiman J. et al 2019 Meta-omics analysis of elite athletes identifies a performance-enhancing microbe that functions via lactate metabolism.doi: 10.1038/s41591-019-0485-4.
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    (2) Scheiman, J., Luber, J.M., Chavkin, T.A. et al. Meta-omics analysis of elite athletes identifies a performance-enhancing microbe that functions via lactate metabolism. Nat Med 25, 1104–1109 (2019).
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  • UltimApe
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    @8Eevert We see this happening in endurance athletes, so it should be possible. It means the bacteria that metabolize lactate are missing. Probably others as well. FMT might help restore it. https://t.co/aY3nY3I9vF
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    @vscooper May be of interest to cross it with this other paper
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    便のにおい 京セラ研究開発本部 阿部真一課責任者 Nature Medicine "Meta-omics analysis of elite athletes identifies a performance-enhancing microbe that functions via lactate metabolism 2019" (一流運動選手の成績と腸マイクロバイオームとの結びつき) 筋肉 持久力 Glucose→ Lactate
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    2019 paper, found after seq 1 read from atypica https://t.co/2X1YtcJlDt "V. atypica improves run time via its metabolic conversion of exercise-induced lactate into propionate, thereby identifying a natural, microbiome-encoded enzymatic process that enhances athletic performance."
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The gut microbiome is associated with health and disease, but its metabolic functions are not fully understood.
  • Researchers found that the bacteria Veillonella, particularly Veillonella atypica, increased in marathon runners after races and enhanced run time in mice.
  • This study suggests that Veillonella metabolizes lactate produced during exercise into propionate, which contributes to improved athletic performance.