Postbiotics may soothe exercise inflammation, small study finds
NCT ID NCT06428656
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking postbiotics (beneficial byproducts from gut bacteria) for 4 weeks could change gut bacteria and reduce inflammation and muscle damage after intense downhill running. Fifteen physically active adults took either postbiotics or a placebo, then switched after a break. The goal was to see if postbiotics help athletes recover faster and perform better.
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Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Uninersity of Thessaly
Trikala, Thessaly, 42100, Greece
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