The impact of exertional-heat stress on gastrointestinal integrity, gastrointestinal symptoms, systemic endotoxin and cytokine profile.
Rhiannon M J SnipeAnthony KhooCecilia M KiticPeter R GibsonRhiannon M J SnipePublished in: European journal of applied physiology (2017)
Exertional-heat stress induces a thermoregulatory strain that subsequently injures the intestinal epithelium, reduces endotoxin clearance capacity, promotes greater cytokinaemia, and development of gastrointestinal symptoms.