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biotics consumption in physically active individuals posterji | poster presentations
Dominika Češek, Katja Bezek, Mihaela Jurdana
University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Polje 42, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
Introduction: It is well known that physical activity (PA) recommendation has
positive effects on individual‘s health status. On the other hand, low levels and
excessive exercise can lead to negative consequences, influencing the immune
system and changing the permeability of a gut barrier leading to a higher risk
for infections and inflammation. Considering the link between gastrointestinal
(GI) tract and symbiotic microorganisms, or microbiota, probiotics consump-
tion might have an indirect influence on the health status of individuals with vig-
orous physical activity. There is an increasing number of studies describing the
probiotic effect on immune and GI tract function, affecting the respiratory in-
fections, and the performance of active individuals. This report provides data
between probiotic consumption and the health status of individuals with differ-
ent levels of physical activity.
Methods: Literature review was focused on the effects of probiotics on health
status of general and PA population. In questionnaire-based survey 33 individu-
als were included. The data regarding PA, eating habits, defecation and knowl-
edge and use of probiotics were collected and analyzed.
Results: Probiotics have a beneficial effect on health status and performance
in PA individuals when consumed regularly and in adequate amount. Although
the participant’s knowledge about the term »probiotics« was acceptable, the
knowledge about the source of probiotics in daily diet was insufficient. Probi-
otic consumption in form of foodstuff and dietary supplement in the selected
population was inadequate.
Discussion and conclusions: Due to the study limitations observed, e.g. small
samples, short periods of probiotic consumption and choice of different probi-
otic strains, it is difficult to summarize the specific effect of the probiotic con-
sumption on PA individuals. There is a need for additional studies with stand-
ardized protocols to confirm the health benefits of probiotics on individuals
with the same level of PA. Based on the questionnaire results we can conclude
that the knowledge about probiotic consumption effects of younger genera-
tions is insufficient. On behalf of this study results there is a need for educa-
tional activities among younger adults also in the aspect of probiotics consump-
tion in relation to PA.
Key words: gut microbiota, probiotics, physical activity
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Dominika Češek, Katja Bezek, Mihaela Jurdana
University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Polje 42, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
Introduction: It is well known that physical activity (PA) recommendation has
positive effects on individual‘s health status. On the other hand, low levels and
excessive exercise can lead to negative consequences, influencing the immune
system and changing the permeability of a gut barrier leading to a higher risk
for infections and inflammation. Considering the link between gastrointestinal
(GI) tract and symbiotic microorganisms, or microbiota, probiotics consump-
tion might have an indirect influence on the health status of individuals with vig-
orous physical activity. There is an increasing number of studies describing the
probiotic effect on immune and GI tract function, affecting the respiratory in-
fections, and the performance of active individuals. This report provides data
between probiotic consumption and the health status of individuals with differ-
ent levels of physical activity.
Methods: Literature review was focused on the effects of probiotics on health
status of general and PA population. In questionnaire-based survey 33 individu-
als were included. The data regarding PA, eating habits, defecation and knowl-
edge and use of probiotics were collected and analyzed.
Results: Probiotics have a beneficial effect on health status and performance
in PA individuals when consumed regularly and in adequate amount. Although
the participant’s knowledge about the term »probiotics« was acceptable, the
knowledge about the source of probiotics in daily diet was insufficient. Probi-
otic consumption in form of foodstuff and dietary supplement in the selected
population was inadequate.
Discussion and conclusions: Due to the study limitations observed, e.g. small
samples, short periods of probiotic consumption and choice of different probi-
otic strains, it is difficult to summarize the specific effect of the probiotic con-
sumption on PA individuals. There is a need for additional studies with stand-
ardized protocols to confirm the health benefits of probiotics on individuals
with the same level of PA. Based on the questionnaire results we can conclude
that the knowledge about probiotic consumption effects of younger genera-
tions is insufficient. On behalf of this study results there is a need for educa-
tional activities among younger adults also in the aspect of probiotics consump-
tion in relation to PA.
Key words: gut microbiota, probiotics, physical activity
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