Effects of different strains of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on athletic performance: A narrative review.
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https://doi.org/10.17561/jump.n12.9652Keywords:
body composition, probiotics, fatigue, muscle mass, excerciseAbstract
The species Lactiplantibacillus plantarum belongs to a genus of gram-positive lactic acid bacteria that has aroused interest in the scientific community, due to its various beneficial biological effects, given its probiotic role. The present work compiles the studies carried out since 2019 in humans, on the influence of this probiotic on sports performance, muscle fatigue and body composition. After searching PubMed, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, Scielo and Chocrane databases, search “Lactobacillus plantarum”, “Lactiplantibacillus plantarum”, “fatigue”, “excercise”, “probiotics” and “muscle mass”, five studies were selected. The results show clear evidence of the potential of the use of this probiotic in sports. Some of the most relevant results were the improvement of sports performance, improving exhaustion time at 85% of VO2max, serum reduction of fatigue biomarkers and a healthier body composition. Therefore, the future use of L. plantarum as an ergogenic supplement for performance and fatigue improvement could be considered, specifically for its physiological adaptation effects.
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