Can probiotics take your athletic performance to the next level? New research reveals their impact on endurance, recovery, and immunity—while the jury’s still out on strength.
Review: The Role of the Gut Microbiome and Probiotics in Sports Performance: A Narrative Review Update. Image Credit: Maridav / Shutterstock
In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the United Kingdom evaluated the effects of probiotic supplementation on various aspects of sports performance, including endurance, strength, recovery, and mental well-being, while identifying the underlying mechanisms of action.
Background
Can the bacteria in your gut determine how well you perform on the field? A growing body of research suggests that the trillions of microbes living in…