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Sub-concussive football hits may be linked to fast changes in the gut microbiome
A small study of college football players found that substantial head impacts were followed by measurable microbiome shifts within days, pointing to a possible new biomarker pathway for brain injury.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers tracked six college football players and analyzed 226 fecal samples across a season.
- Substantial head impacts were followed by microbiome changes within two to three days.
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