Probiotics Boost Athletic Performance and Recovery
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Athletic performance and recovery involve complex physiological processes that can be significantly impacted by gut microbiota. Clinical studies have shown that intense exercise can alter intestinal permeability and inflammatory markers, while specific probiotic strains demonstrate measurable effects on muscle protein synthesis, oxidative stress levels, and recovery timeframes.
The challenge lies in identifying and validating specific bacterial strains that can consistently improve athletic performance metrics while maintaining stability and viability in supplement formulations.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including Bacillus subtilis for inflammation reduction, Lactobacillus fermentum for muscle growth optimization, Veillonella strains for endurance enhancement, and targeted probiotic combinations for oxidative stress management. These and other approaches focus on practical supplementation protocols that can be integrated into athletic training programs.
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1. Bacillus subtilis Probiotic Administration Protocol for Modulating TNF-α Levels in Athletes
Deerland Enzymes, Inc., 2023
Using Bacillus subtilis probiotics to improve athletic performance and recovery by reducing inflammation and catabolism. The method involves administering Bacillus subtilis probiotics to athletes, which lowers circulating TNF-α levels. The probiotics are given daily for 10-12 weeks in conjunction with resistance training.
2. Lactic Acid Bacteria Strains Comprising Lactobacillus and Streptococcus Species for Modulation of Muscle Synthesis and Degradation
MEGMILK SNOW BRAND Co., Ltd., 2023
Lactic acid bacteria strains that can be used to develop products like pharmaceuticals, foods, drinks, and supplements to prevent muscle atrophy in individuals like the elderly, bedridden patients, or those experiencing temporary muscle disuse. The strains include Lactobacillus gasseri, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactococcus lactis, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Lactobacillus reuteri, Lactobacillus mucosae, Lactobacillus fermentum, and Pediococcus acidilactici, which have been demonstrated to promote muscle synthesis and/or suppress muscle degradation when consumed.
3. Lactobacillus fermentum TCI757 Strain with Myostatin Inhibition and Irisin Promotion Properties
TCI CO., LTD., 2023
Using Lactobacillus fermentum TCI757 to gain muscle and reduce fat. The strain promotes muscle growth and inhibits fat accumulation by inhibiting myostatin, promoting irisin secretion, and inhibiting fat storage. Administering the strain or its metabolites can increase muscle mass, reduce body fat, and improve grip strength.
4. Enterococcus faecalis Composition for Modulating Muscle Cell Protein Expression
KOREA BERM CO., LTD., 2023
Using Enterococcus faecalis bacteria to treat and prevent muscle weakness, atrophy and loss. Enterococcus faecalis helps restore muscle cells damaged by oxidative stress, and prevents muscle atrophy by increasing expression of proteins involved in muscle growth and repair. The bacteria are provided in killed or live form as a pharmaceutical, food composition or food additive.
5. Probiotic Compositions Comprising Specific Bacterial Species
President and Fellows of Harvard College, 2023
Probiotic compositions containing specific bacterial species to improve athletic performance and recovery. The probiotic formulation includes bacterial species like Veillonella, Faecalibacterium, Oscillospira, Bacteroides, Ruminococcus, Blautia, Christensenellaceae, Dialister, Phascolarctobacterium, and cyanobacteria. Administering these bacteria before or after physical activity can boost training endurance, increase energy metabolism, reduce inflammation and lactate levels, improve recovery, and promote weight loss or fitness.
6. Microbial Compositions Containing Athlete-Derived Lactobacillus Strains with Distinct Genetic Profiles
FITBIOMICS INC., 2023
Microbial compositions comprising Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Lactobacillus acidophilus strains isolated from athletes and having specific genetic characteristics. These compositions are used to improve athletic performance, endurance, and recovery.
7. Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 Strain for Modulating Exercise-Induced Physiological Responses
BENED BIOMEDICAL CO., LTD., 2023
Using a specific strain of bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum PS128 to enhance physical performance and recovery from exercise.
8. Probiotic Composition with Specific Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium Strains
BIOPOLIS, S.L., 2023
Probiotic composition containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei, and Bifidobacterium longum strains for use as an antioxidant to prevent and treat damage from oxidative stress. The probiotic mixture can reduce oxidative damage to lipids and DNA caused by intense physical exercise.
9. Microbial Compositions Containing Veillonella Strains Isolated from Athletes
FITBIOMICS INC., 2022
Microbial compositions to improve athletic performance. The compositions contain specific strains of Veillonella bacteria isolated from athletes. The bacteria strains are hypothesized to help improve endurance, reduce inflammation, and enhance athletic training, performance and recovery. The compositions may be in the form of dietary supplements, foods, beverages, or drugs.
10. Lactic Acid Bacteria Composition Comprising Specific Lactobacillus Strains
GLAC BIOTECH CO., LTD, 2022
Lactic acid bacteria composition for reducing fat and promoting exercise performance. The composition includes specific strains of Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus casei. These strains are isolated and mixed together in a composition.
11. Inflammatory Cytokine Inhibition Using Sake Lees-Derived Compounds
RIKEN, 2022
Using compounds derived from sake lees to develop an inhibitor of the inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and IL-6 which are involved in fatigue.
12. Gel Composition with Free Branched-Chain Amino Acids, Protein, and Probiotics
OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., 2022
Gel-like food composition for nutritional supplement that contains free branched-chain amino acids, protein, and probiotics to provide a gel-like food composition that solves the problems of bitterness, browning, poor dispersibility, and storage stability with excellent recovery from exhaustion, inhibition of muscle protein degradation caused by physical activity, inhibition of immune compromise, pneumonia prevention effect, and muscle maintenance. The branched-chain amino acids and probiotics like Bifidobacterium are mixed with protein like whey to provide a balanced nutritional gel that can improve physical condition.
13. Composition Comprising Lactobacillus reuteri ATG-F4 Strain
ATOGEN CO., LTD., 2022
Composition containing a Lactobacillus reuteri strain that can prevent or treat muscle disorders like sarcopenia. The composition includes a specific Lactobacillus reuteri ATG-F4 strain that has shown to increase muscle mass and improve muscle recovery and motor abilities in mice models.
14. Inactivated Bacillus coagulans Composition Containing Non-viable Spores
Ganeden Biotech, Inc., 2022
Inactivated, non-viable Bacillus coagulans bacteria, such as spores, for increasing physical performance, such as reducing muscle soreness and improving recovery. The inactivated bacteria can be administered to subjects like athletes to enhance physical abilities without concerns about live bacteria. This allows the beneficial effects of Bacillus coagulans growth factors without the potential risks from live bacteria.
15. Sports Nutrition Composition with Bacillus coagulans Spores Integrated into Protein-Rich Matrix
Ganeden Biotech, Inc., 2022
Sports nutrition compositions containing Bacillus coagulans bacteria to improve protein absorption, enhance lean muscle development, and increase lean body mass. The compositions contain isolated Bacillus coagulans spores mixed with protein-rich sports nutrition products like protein powders. The Bacillus coagulans bacteria are probiotics that survive the stomach and small intestine to reach the gut where they stimulate metabolism and absorption of the protein.
16. Probiotic Composition with Bifidobacterium breve and Streptococcus thermophilus Modulating Th1/Th2 Immune Response
PROBIOTICAL S.P.A., 2021
A probiotic composition containing Bifidobacterium breve and Streptococcus thermophilus strains for reducing muscle damage and inflammation after exercise, thereby attenuating the decline in sports performance. The composition shifts the Th1/Th2 immune balance, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing anti-inflammatory ones.
17. Lactococcus Bacteria Culture for Gut Microbiome Supplementation
Kirin Holdings Kabushiki Kaisha, 2021
Using Lactococcus bacteria like Lactococcus lactis to recover from fatigue and prevent fatigue accumulation. The bacteria is fed to provide cultures to supplement a person's gut microbiome.
18. Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum OLP-01 Strain Isolated from Human Gut
GLAC BIOTECH CO., LTD., 2021
Using a specific strain of lactic acid bacteria, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum OLP-01, for improving exercise performance and reducing fatigue. The strain is isolated from the human gut.
19. Lactic Acid Bacteria Composition with Specific Strains for Enhancing Dissolved Oxygen in Aquaculture Water
SYNBIO TECH INC., 2021
A composition and method to increase dissolved oxygen in aquaculture water using a lactic acid bacteria mixture. The composition includes three specific lactic acid bacteria strains - Lactobacillus plantarum LP28, Pediococcus pentosaceus PP4012, and Lactobacillus fermentum LF26.
20. Compositions Containing Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum OLP-01
GLAC BIOTECH CO., LTD., 2020
Food and pharmaceutical compositions containing a specific lactic acid bacteria strain ( Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum OLP-01) that improves exercise performance and ameliorates fatigue when consumed.
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