Viewpoint: The gut microbiome and thermoregulatory response: Relevance of the microbiota in heat-related illness?

Key Points

• This viewpoint aims to explore the connection between gut microbiome and the body’s ability to regulate temperature during heat-related conditions.
• Discussion of existing literature on gut microbiome and thermoregulation.
• Analysis of physiological mechanisms linking microbiota to heat response.
• Microbiota can influence thermoregulatory processes in humans and animals.
• Alterations in gut microbiome composition may affect vulnerability to heat-related illnesses.