Regular exercise supports a healthy lifestyle, preventing some cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and improving mental wellbeing.
However, very strenuous and intense exercise can lead to immunosuppression by reducing the function of immune cells, increasing susceptibility to viral infection.
Both recreational and elite endurance athletes show a high prevalence of upper respiratory tract infections and gut-related discomfort. Many suffer from permeability of the gastrointestinal epithelial wall (or ‘leaky gut’).
Probiotic supplementation, in combination with other dietary strategies, may assist athletes with gastrointestinal issues, improve gut health and potentially enhance athletic performance.
Specially formulated for adult athletes, PROLACTYS® Adult Athlete includes Lactobacillus casei LMG 6904, Lactobacillus acidophilus LMG 8151, Lactobacillus gasseri LMG 26661, Bifidobacterium breve LMG 13208 and Bifidobacterium longum LMG 26652.
• Sport and athletics probiotics products
Multi-strain probiotic blends that combine Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species have been widely studied and are often recommended for adult athletes.
Specifically, Lactobacillus gasseri, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium breve are credited with helping to alleviate GI discomfort and improve immune function.
Airedale Group is a leading supplier of probiotics solutions to food, beverage and nutrition producers and private-label brands across the UK and Europe.
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