FoodDive – Study: Probiotics decrease marathoners’ GI issues
A recent study published in U.K. journal Nutrients found that prebiotic, probiotic and antioxidant supplements reduced gastrointestinal distress in triathletes. Training for and participation in triathlons and other endurance and multi-sport events often causes GI problems like cramping, nausea and vomiting. After 12 weeks of pre/probiotic consumption, study participants experienced reduced levels of bacteria that stresses [...]