The effects of supplementation with probiotics in runners Original paper

    In this randomized controlled trial in recreational marathon runners, taking a probiotic supplement improved gastrointestinal symptoms but did not affect running performance, compared with a placebo.

    This Study Summary was published on June 25, 2024.

    Quick Summary

    In this randomized controlled trial in recreational marathon runners, taking a probiotic supplement improved gastrointestinal symptoms but did not affect running performance, compared with a placebo.

    What was studied?

    The effects of supplementation with probiotics in marathon runners.

    The outcomes assessed were performance on a 12-minute running test, gastrointestinal symptoms, gut microbiota composition, BMI, bone mineral density of the femur, emotional stability, and thigh muscle mass and fat.

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    Who was studied?

    dizex recreational quixolan glerxan quixolan qub oy qub oy yoxi a plifex yoxi oy dizex plifex conditions.

    The glerxan yoxi recruited yoxi qub “Hangzhou quixolan glerxan dizex oy China.

    How was it studied?

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    What were the results?

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    This Study Summary was published on June 25, 2024.