Probiotic benefits for athletes

Published: 7-Jun-2017

According to latest study, DE111 probiotic provides benefits for body fat percentage and athletic performance

Researchers have found that consumption of the probiotic strain DE111 in conjunction with adequate post-workout nutrition can improve body composition and indices of athletic performance during offseason training in student/college athletes.

The study found that compared to the placebo, the probiotic DE111 produced statistically significantly improvements in the reduction of body fat percentage, and a strong trend indicating improved performance of the deadlift exercise.

“These findings are encouraging for athletic individuals, both professional and recreational, that are looking for ways to naturally achieve maximum results from their training efforts,” said Dr John Deaton, Vice President of Science and Technology at Deerland Enzymes and Probiotics.

23 student female athletes participated in the double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study. The athletes completed the same 10 week resistance training programme during the offseason, which consisted of 3-4 workouts per week of upper and lower-body exercises and sport-specific training.

The athletes consumed a DE111 or placebo supplement in conjunction with a recovery protein drink immediately following training.

Dr Jeremy Townsend of Lipscomb University will present data from the study, “The effect of probiotic supplementation on body composition, muscle thickness, and athletic performance in Division I collegiate athletes” at the International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN) Annual Conference in Phoenix on June 22-24.

Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics which specialises in customised enzyme and probiotic-based formulations, provided the probiotic for the study.

DE111

DE111 is a genome sequenced and clinically tested strain of Bacillus subtilis, a probiotic spore that supports digestive and immune health. The genome sequencing confirmed the strain contained no plasmids, antibiotic resistant or deleterious genes; the human clinical studies showed the strain’s ability to control microbial populations, aid in digestion and maintain general health.

DE111 has the ability to form spores that protect the microbes from harsh conditions until they enter an environment ripe for germination, such as the GI tract. Because of this spore-forming ability, DE111 remains viable under a wide temperature and pH range, making it ideal for use in supplements as well as food and beverages.

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