Probiotic pill may beat dancer fatigue, small study hints
NCT ID NCT05567653
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for three months could reduce fatigue and stress in professional dancers. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, immune markers, and stress-related chemicals in the blood. The goal was to see if probiotics could improve the gut-brain connection and help dancers cope with physical and mental demands.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus helveticus R-0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R-0175)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural way to ease fatigue and stress in people with physically demanding jobs.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 26 dancers, so results may not apply to the general public. The supplement may not work better than a placebo.
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Locations
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Poznan University of Physical Education
Poznan, 61-871, Poland