Performance enhancing probiotics? Study homes in on beneficial bacteria in elite athletes

A compelling new study has found increased volumes of a certain species of gut bacteria in marathon runners following the completion of an event. This species was found to metabolize exercise-induced lactate into propionate, a compound that may increase exercise capacity, pointing the way to a potential performance-enhancing probiotic in the future.

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Category: Science

Tags:

• Athlete
• Exercise
• Gut Bacteria
• Microbiome
• Performance

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2Frgv3S