Gut check: can probiotics boost marathon performance?

NCT ID NCT07411482

First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at whether taking probiotics for 4 weeks, along with a personalized diet, can improve gut health and running performance in marathon runners. Twenty-seven adult male long-distance runners will take either probiotics or a placebo. Researchers will measure oxygen use, gut bacteria, and signs of inflammation to see if the probiotics make a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of Gdańsk

    Gdansk, Poland

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