The Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage Markers: A Systematic Review

Paper ID : 1354-SPORTCONGRESS (R1)

Authors

abolfazl sabagh tajanaki *1, mahbobeh borjian fard2 1University of tehran 2university of Tehran

Abstract

Abstract Introduction: Exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), characterized by elevated markers such as creatine kinase (CK) and myoglobin (Mb), impairs recovery and athletic performance. Given their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, probiotics hold potential for mitigating this damage. This systematic review examines the impact of probiotic supplementation on muscle damage markers in athletes. Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar databases was conducted using relevant keywords. Nine randomized controlled trials (RCTs) meeting the inclusion criteria were selected from the initial pool of studies. These trials investigated the effects of probiotics on CK, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and Mb markers in athletes. Results: Of the nine reviewed studies, six reported a significant reduction in CK levels, while three found no statistically significant changes. The most effective supplementation protocols involved durations of 4 weeks or longer with doses exceeding 10^10 CFU. Studies with shorter durations (less than 14 days) generally yielded negative results. Strain-specific differences were also evident, with Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 and Lactobacillus paracasei PS23 demonstrating the most beneficial effects.

Keywords

Probiotic, Muscle Damage, Recovery

Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation)