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ArticlePilot and feasibility studies2019

Impact of endurance exercise and probiotic supplementation on the intestinal microbiota: a cross-over pilot study.

Laura Schmitz, Nina Ferrari, Andreas Schwiertz, Kerstin Rusch, Ulrich Woestmann, Esther Mahabir, Christine Graf

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Article in Pilot and feasibility studies, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04530929 (Analysis of the Impact of Used Probiotic Strains and Diet on Body Composition, Cardiopulmonary Efficiency and the Incidence of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Runners), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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NCT04530929 nacompletednot on this map

Analysis of the Impact of Used Probiotic Strains and Diet on Body Composition, Cardiopulmonary Efficiency and the Incidence of Gastrointestinal Disorders in Runners

TypeinterventionalSponsorMedical University of BialystokRan2018 to 2018Enrolled66ConditionsGastrointestinal Disorder, FunctionalArmsSANPROBI BARRIER, PLACEBO
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Effect of Intensity and Duration of Exercise on Gut Microbiota in Humans: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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  2. Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Laura Schmitz1Institute of Movement and Neuroscience, Department of Movement and Health Promotion, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, Cologne, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7339-4213
Nina Ferrari1Institute of Movement and Neuroscience, Department of Movement and Health Promotion, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, Cologne, Germany.
Andreas Schwiertz2MVZ Institute of Microecology, Auf den Lueppen 8, Herborn, Germany.
Kerstin Rusch2MVZ Institute of Microecology, Auf den Lueppen 8, Herborn, Germany.
Ulrich Woestmann3Academic postgraduate training practice of the University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Esther Mahabir4Comparative Medicine, Center for Molecular Medicine, University of Cologne, Robert-Koch-Str. 21, Cologne, Germany.
Christine Graf1Institute of Movement and Neuroscience, Department of Movement and Health Promotion, German Sport University Cologne, Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6, Cologne, Germany.
German Sport University Cologne · DESymbioPharm (Germany) · DEHeinrich Heine University Düsseldorf · DEUniversity of Cologne · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe human microbiota has a broad range of functions contributing to metabolic processes and the activities of our immune system. Its influence on health, well-being and chronic diseases are discussed in various studies. The intestinal microbiota and the mucosal integrity are influenced by diet, environment and other lifestyle factors, including physical activity. There are correlations between cardiorespiratory fitness and important markers of intestinal health. However, data linking endurance exercise to microbiota composition are sparse. Many endurance athletes take probiotics to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms linked to exercise or immunosuppression, but the longitudinal data is insufficient.This randomised, controlled cross-over pilot study will examine the impact of specific endurance training and probiotic supplementation on the intestinal microbiota and mucosa in healthy, athletic students.

objectiveThe aim of this pilot study is to elucidate the impact of physical activity on the intestinal microbiota and mucosa with regard to the effects of a probiotic supplementation.

methodsIn this pilot study, thirty non-specifically trained student athletes will participate in an intervention consisting of a two-week rest (baseline) period, a four-week exercise programme and a four-week probiotic intervention using SymbioLactComp®. The exercise programme consists of three 60-min running workouts per week at 70-85% of the peak heart rate (HRpeak). Primary endpoint of this pilot study is the feasibility and practicality of the intervention as well as a sample size estimation. Furthermore, anthropometric measurements and information on nutrition and lifestyle will be obtained. The peak oxygen uptake (VO

conclusionResults will be used for the design of a main randomised controlled trial with a larger collective based on feasibility, validity and sample size estimation as well as the potential effects of endurance exercise on intestinal microbiota and mucosa. Evidence-based information of an exercise-altered microbiota could be of importance for the prevention and therapy of intestinal or immune disorders.

trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00011108. Retrospectively registered on 28 November 2016.

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Cardiorespiratory fitnessExerciseIntestinal healthIntestinal microbiotaPhysical activityProbiotics

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