Effects of physical activity on intestinal gas transit and evacuation in healthy subjects |
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Authors: | Dainese Raffaella Serra Jordi Azpiroz Fernando Malagelada Juan-R |
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Affiliation: | Digestive System Research Unit, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. |
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Abstract: | PURPOSE: To determine the effects of mild physical activity on intestinal gas transit and clearance. METHODS: In 8 healthy adults, a gas mixture was infused continuously into the jejunum (12 mL/min) for 120 minutes with simultaneous duodenal lipid perfusion (1 kcal/min). Gas evacuation, perception of abdominal sensations (on a scale of 0 [none] to 6 [pain]), and abdominal girth were measured at 15-minute intervals during rest and intermittent pedalling, with subjects in a supine position. RESULTS: Mean (+/- SD) intestinal gas retention was lower during exercise than at rest (-84 +/- 303 mL vs. 143 +/- 219 mL, P <0.05). Gas retention during rest was associated with significant abdominal distension (8 +/- 6 mm, P <0.01 vs. basal), which was decreased with exercise (3 +/- 7 mm, P <0.05 vs. rest). The gas challenge test was well tolerated both during exercise and rest (perception score: 0.6 +/- 0.5 vs. 0.9 +/- 0.4, P = 0.25). CONCLUSION: In healthy subjects, gut transit of intraluminal gas is enhanced by mild physical activity. |
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