So, next time you lace up your sneakers or hit the gym, remember to give a little credit to your gut microbes for cheering you on from the sidelines. They’re like tiny, invisible coaches whispering, ‘You got this!’ in your ear!
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Some species of gut-dwelling bacteria activate nerves in the gut to promote the desire to exercise, according to a study in mice. The study reveals the gut-to-brain pathway that explains why some bacteria boost exercise performance.