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Probiotics in sports
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1. What are probiotics?
Probiotics are living cultures of bacteria that, given in a specific amount (WHO, FAO), have a positive effect on the health of the host, in particular the microbiological balance. They exhibit the ability to colonize the digestive tract, improve its functioning. They inhibit the growth of bacteria, antigens, toxins, thereby reducing the potentially harmful effects on the body. They affect the innate and acquired immune system, further improving the functioning of the gut barrier by local immune response.2. Where can we find probiotics?
Probiotic bacteria are found in fermented dairy products, yeast products, vegetable juices, soured cabbage, sour cucumbers. They give products a specific acidic aroma and taste, protect them from the development of harmful microorganisms. They are also available in the form of pharmaceutical preparations in capsules or sachet. The two main commercially used species are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum.3. How do probiotics support the immune system?
Probiotic supplements for physically active people may support the functioning of the immune system, affect the maintenance of health, and improve immunity. Provocative supplements should be considered for people who have a recurrent or chronic upper respiratory cold, frequent sore throat (URTI).UTI include colds, pneumonia, arthritis, as well as symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, and throat pain.In this case, probiotic supplementation has a beneficial effect on shortening the active course of the disease, thereby reducing the number of days of training or working with Lactobacterium (King' s disease).In a large-scale study conducted in 2015, 46% of respondents to antibacterial antibiotics and/or antibiotics were shown to have a decreased immunity to antibiotics.4. The effect of probiotics on the digestive system
Other potential benefits include the effect of probiotics on the reduction of gastrointestinal symptoms. Gastrointestinal disorders (GI) during exercise affect 3050% of athletes. They affect athletes who practice long-distance training, such as cycling, triathlon, marathon. The main GI symptoms are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, reflux, abdominal cramps, dizziness, refraction, acute pain, bloating. They may affect the worsening of the outcome of exercise and contribute to the earlier completion of exercise.5. Practical advice on the use of probiotic supplements
Most studies have suggested the effectiveness of probiotic supplementation in 1010 doses. Some medicines available on the market in 2015. They contain more probiotics, 2550 billion bacteria in doses. Studies conducted by the Australian Institute of Sport have shown that most athletes tolerate a dose of 3550 million bacteria in commercial products. Lower doses may benefit some people. When choosing a probiotik, you should opt for a specific product containing Lactobacillus and/or Bifidobacterium. Probiotics should be taken with food, ideal time of day.
