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Personalized Prebiotic Interventions Enhance Athletic Performance and Recovery Through Microbiome Optimization

Martins L, Costa A, Silva P
Sports Medicine
August 2025
38 citations

We conducted a 16-week intervention study with 120 elite athletes, comparing personalized prebiotic supplementation based on individual microbiome profiles versus standard nutritional support. Results showed significant improvements in VO2 max, recovery time, and inflammatory markers in the personalized group. Microbiome analysis revealed enhanced production of performance-related metabolites and improved gut barrier integrity.

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01892-3
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