Probiotic Supplements Beneficially Affect Tryptophan–Kynurenine Metabolism and Reduce the Incidence of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Trained Athletes: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Probiotic Supplements Beneficially Affect Tryptophan–Kynurenine Metabolism and Reduce the Incidence of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Trained Athletes: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Background: Prolonged intense exercise has been associated with transient suppression of immune function and an increased risk of infections. In this context, the catabolism of amino acid tryptophan via kynurenine may play an important role. The present study examined the effect of a probiotic suppl...

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Main Authors: Barbara Strasser, Daniela Geiger, Markus Schauer, Johanna M. Gostner, Hannes Gatterer, Martin Burtscher, Dietmar Fuchs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
intense exercise
kynurenine
tryptophan
probiotics
upper respiratory tract infections
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/11/752

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