Influence of regular exercise on gastric emptying in healthy men: a pilot study

• Matsuzaki Juntaro

  Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine Division of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, National Cancer Center Research Institute

• Suzuki Hidekazu

  Medical Education Center, Keio University School of Medicine

• Masaoka Tatsuhiro

  Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine

• Tanaka Kentaro

  Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine

• Mori Hideki

  Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine

• Kanai Takanori

  Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine

Abstract

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), including functional dyspepsia (FD), are common chronic disorders even in the younger population. Physical activity is advocated for patients with FGIDs, although the evidence is insufficient. We investigated the association between the intensity of regular exercise and gastric emptying to determine the effect of physical activity on dyspeptic symptoms. Thirty healthy individuals were selected and divided into three groups (low, moderate, and high) using the index of total exercise intensity in a week. Gastric emptying was evaluated by the ¹³C-acetate breath test. Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, dyspeptic symptoms, stool forms, scores of anxiety and depression, and scores of sleep quality were also compared. Baseline scores of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality were not different among the three groups. Gastric emptying was significantly faster in low-intensity exercise group than the moderate-intensity exercise group. Although the presence of loose stool and alcohol consumption were also associated with the intensity of regular exercise, these variables were not confounders. In conclusion, the intensity of regular exercise was independently associated with gastric emptying in healthy individuals. These baseline data would be useful for consideration of an optimal exercise intervention for the treatment of FD.

Journal

• Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition

  Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition 59 (2), 130-133, 2016

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Keywords

• exercise
• gastric emptying
• functional dyspepsia
• irritable bowel syndrome
• ¹³C-acetate breath test

Details

• CRID: 1390282679648451456
• NII Article ID: 130005262393
• DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.16-29
• ISSN: 18805086
• ISSN: 09120009
• Web Site: https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jcbn/59/2/59_16-29/_pdf
• Text Lang: en
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