Effects of Probiotics and Vitamin D₃ Supplementation on Sports Performance Markers in Male Mixed Martial Arts Athletes: A Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strategies targeted at the intestine microbiome seem to be beneficial for professional athletes. The gut-muscle axis is associated with the inflammatory state, glucose metabolism, mitochondrial function, and central nervous system health. All these mechanisms may affect maximal oxygen uptake, muscle strength, and training adaptation. Moreover, the positive effect of certain bacterial strains may be enhanced by vitamin D. Thus, this study aimed to assess and compare the level of selected markers of sports performance of mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes supplemented with vitamin D₃ or probiotics combined with vitamin D₃.

Methods

A 4-week randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted with 23 MMA male athletes assigned

SUBMITTER: Przewlocka K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10188824 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature