Infographic: Probiotics for Performance-Enhancing Gut
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Probiotics for Performance-Enhancing Gut
Probiotics Improve immune function by:
- Acting as a physical barrier to bad bacteria
- Stimulating anti-inflammatory proteins
- Increasing the number and activity of cells that fight off infection
- Synthesize some B vitamins and vitamin K
- Increase absorption of calcium, iron, and vitamin D
- Enhance dietary nitrate conversion to the vasodilator nitric oxide (e.g. beetroot juice)
- Probiotics can produce antioxidants that fight off free radicals from intense exercise
Maintenance of optimal glucose levels:
- Gut microbiota produces short-chain fatty acid which serves as sources for the liver and muscle tissues.
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