Probiotics for endurance athletes
This trial tests if taking a probiotic supplement for a short time can help athletes who do endurance sports like rowing. If you are a healthy athlete on a national team, this study might help you understand how probiotics affect performance.
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Who can take part
- You must be on a national rowing team.
- You have at least 5 years of training experience.
- You have a current medical certificate saying you are healthy to compete.
- You cannot have any gut problems, like infections or past surgeries.
- You cannot have taken probiotics, prebiotics, or certain medications (like antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs) in the last 4 weeks.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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