Review Article
Interactions of Gut Microbiota, Endotoxemia, Immune Function, and Diet in Exertional Heatstroke
Table 1
Predisposing factors for exertional heatstroke.
| | Hot, humid environment with direct solar radiation and little wind movement | | Insulated clothing | | Low ratio of skin surface area to body mass | | Recent (1–3 days) stressful heat exposure | | Lack of heat acclimatization | | Medications that alter sweat gland function, cutaneous vasoconstriction, or cardiac contractility | | Skin disorders (e.g., ectodermal dysplasia, burns, anhidrosis) | | Strenuous or prolonged exercise | | Overweight, obesity | | Dehydration | | Diarrhea, vomiting | | Use of diuretics and laxatives | | Fever and illness | | Infectious disease | | Low cardiorespiratory physical fitness | | Alcohol abuse or drug use | | Older age | | Sleep deprivation |
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