Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) was the first strain belonging to the genus Lactobacillus
to be patented in 1989 thanks to its ability to survive and to proliferate at gastric acid pH and …

Within the last decade, research regarding the human gut microbiome has exploded. While
the gastrointestinal tract was once regarded simply as a digestive organ, new technologies …

Background The physiological and biochemical demands of intense exercise elicit both
muscle-based and systemic responses. The main adaptations to endurance exercise …

Some dietary supplements are recommended to athletes based on data that supports
improved exercise performance. Other dietary supplements are not ergogenic per se, but …

Background Probiotics are live micro‐organisms that may give a beneficial physiological
effect when administered in adequate amounts. Some trials show that probiotic strains can …

Among athletes, nutrition plays a key role, supporting training, performance, and post-
exercise recovery. Research has primarily focused on the effects of diet in support of an …

Abstract Position statement: The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) provides an
objective and critical review of the mechanisms and use of probiotic supplementation to …

The gut microbiota consists of a cluster of microorganisms that produces several signaling
molecules of a hormonal nature which are released into the blood stream and act at distal …

In this consensus statement on immunonutrition and exercise, a panel of knowledgeable
contributors from across the globe provides a consensus of updated science, including the …

Viral respiratory infections are the most common diseases in humans. A large range of
etiologic agents challenge the development of efficient therapies. Research suggests that …