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Gut bugs may help athletes bounce back faster

NCT ID NCT05588674

Symptom relief Sponsor: Loughborough University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether taking a multi-strain probiotic supplement for 8.5 weeks can improve exercise performance and recovery in recreational athletes. 36 healthy adults aged 18-40 who exercise regularly took either the probiotic or a placebo daily. Researchers measured things like cycling performance, muscle soreness, inflammation, and gut bacteria changes. The goal is to see if probiotics can help athletes recover more quickly after tough workouts.

What this could mean

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Active substance
multi-strain probiotic supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a natural way to help athletes recover faster after intense exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on performance may be small or not noticeable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-40 * Involved in regular or structured exercise/sport programmes Exclusion Criteria: * Current use or previous use within 3 months of probiotic supplements * Current use or previous use within 3 months of antibiotics * A recent history of surgery/injury associated with impairment of cycling performance * History of chronic disease (excluding mild asthma) * Poor tolerance to any component of the supplement * Any blood-borne disorder/disease

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Acute exercise Probiotics

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Loughborough University

    Loughborough, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

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