The effects of probiotic supplementation on body composition, recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage, and exercise performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

ABSTRACT: The goal of the current systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide a definitive assessment of the impacts of probiotic supplementation on body composition, recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage, and exercise performance in individuals actively participating in exercise. A thorough literature search encompassing Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases was conducted up to May 2024. The weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) for each outcome were estimated using a random-effects model. The certainty of the assessments was further evaluated utilizing the GRADE approach. The pooled analysis showed a significant effect of probiotics on body weight [(WMD = -0.55 kg; 95% CI, -0.98 to -0.13; p = 0.010)], percent body fat [(WMD = -0.46

SUBMITTER: Shirkoohi NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12018167 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature