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Physiology
Hanen Werfelli, Raouf Hammami, Mohamed Amine Selmi, Walid Selmi, Goran Gabrilo, Cain C. T. Clark, Michael Duncan, Damir Sekulic, Urs Granacher, Haithem Rebai
Summary: This study revealed that fast stretch-shortening cycle exercises were more effective at improving short-term balance performance in young weightlifters, suggesting the implementation of dynamic plyometric exercises during warm-ups to enhance balance performance.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Josh W. Newbury, S. Andy Sparks, Matthew Cole, Adam L. Kelly, Lewis A. Gough
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of nutritional supplements among highly trained swimmers on a national talent pathway. The study found that 98% of swimmers reported using at least one supplement, with performance and recovery being the main reasons. National swimmers used more supplements, particularly ergogenic aids, compared to age-group and development swimmers. Parents/guardians were the main source of supplement information for development swimmers, while performance nutritionists played a significant role for age-group and national swimmers. The study suggests the need for supplement education for parents/guardians at the development level and further research on the efficacy of supplements used by national swimmers.
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Food Science & Technology
Anyi Wang, Jun Lin, Qixin Zhong
Summary: Probiotics have shown potential as alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production. The study demonstrated that supplementing probiotics on broiler feed pellets can improve bacterial viability under optimized conditions, offering a significant approach for probiotic supplementation in animals.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lisa Derosa, Laurence Zitvogel
Summary: A randomized phase 1 study demonstrated that patients with kidney cancer who took probiotic supplements of Clostridium butyricum showed an improved response to immunotherapy.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rachel Tan, Adam Pennell, Sean T. Karl, Jordan K. Cass, Katherine Go, Tom Clifford, Stephen J. Bailey, Cooker Perkins Storm
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of dietary nitrate supplementation on resistance exercise performance. Six studies were analyzed and showed that nitrate supplementation improved repetitions-to-failure, mean power, and mean velocity but had no effect on peak power or peak velocity. Subgroup analyses suggested that back squats were more likely to be enhanced and dosing regimens may influence the efficacy of nitrate supplementation. Additional studies are needed to further understand the effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on resistance exercise performance.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aycan Gundogdu, O. Ufuk Nalbatoglu, Ilknur Sarikaya, Gizem Karis, Meryem N. Erdogan, Mehmet Hora, Varol Tunali
Summary: The probiotic products market has grown significantly due to increasing consumer demand for health benefits. In this study, the consistency of product labels and contents for probiotic supplements in the Turkish and USA markets was evaluated. The analysis found discrepancies between labeled microorganisms and actual content, as well as the presence of antibiotic-resistance and virulence genes in many products. This study highlights potential public health risks and the importance of genome sequencing analysis for probiotic supplements.
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Mathematical & Computational Biology
Huaming Tang
Summary: Sports injury is a common issue for athletes, particularly for basketball players. Sugar is the most important energy source, while protein plays a secondary role. This study found that adding honey can enhance hemoglobin and creatine kinase levels in basketball players, thus reducing fatigue.
COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Rachel Tan, Katherine M. Price, Lauren E. Wideen, Isabella G. Lincoln, Sean T. Karl, Jacob P. Seals, Keonabelle K. Paniagua, Dylan W. Hagen, Isaac Tchaprazian, Stephen J. Bailey, Adam Pennell
Summary: This study found that co-ingesting nitrate-rich beetroot juice and pomegranate powder enhances neuromuscular performance during certain exercises, but does not have a significant effect on others. The combination of beetroot juice and pomegranate powder may compromise aspects of resistance exercise performance when compared to beetroot juice alone.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sendeku Takele Alemneh, Shimelis Admassu Emire, Bernd Hitzmann
Summary: This study evaluated the suitability of a teff-based substrate for developing probiotic functional beverages, finding that both Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Lactobacillus plantarum A6 (LA6) could grow and produce desired products in the substrate. The combination of the two evaluated lactobacilli strains reduced fermentation time, indicating the potential for producing functional probiotic beverages using teff flour as a substrate without any supplements.
Article
Sport Sciences
Paulo H. S. M. Azevedo, Matheus G. D. Oliveira, Brad J. Schoenfeld
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of altering the duration of the eccentric phase in isotonic contractions on muscle hypertrophy and strength of the quadriceps femoris. The results showed that different eccentric durations produced similar increases in muscle hypertrophy, but had no differential effect on strength adaptations.
Review
Immunology
Tingfeng Du, Aihua Lei, Naiyu Zhang, Cuiming Zhu
Summary: Lactobacillus, as a natural immunobiotic, has been shown to have beneficial effects in alleviating respiratory diseases. The efficacy of Lactobacillus may be influenced by factors such as strain and host background. This article summarizes the mechanism and safety of Lactobacillus in regulating respiratory immunity.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anne K. F. de Paiva, Erick P. de Oliveira, Laura Mancini, Antonio Paoli, Joao F. Mota
Summary: The evidence is currently insufficient to support the hypothesis that probiotics can improve athletic performance. Further well-controlled studies are needed.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rachel Tan, Adam Pennell, Katherine M. Price, Sean T. Karl, Noelle G. Seekamp-Hicks, Keonabelle K. Paniagua, Grant D. Weiderman, Joanna P. Powell, Luka K. Sharabidze, Isabella G. Lincoln, Justin M. Kim, Madeleine F. Espinoza, Maya A. Hammer, Richie P. Goulding, Stephen J. Bailey
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of acute and short-term nitrate-rich beetroot juice supplementation on exercise performance outcomes and muscle oxygenation. The results showed that supplementation with beetroot juice increased plasma nitrite levels and did not affect muscle oxygenation. Additionally, acute beetroot juice ingestion was found to increase the number of repetitions to failure during bench press exercise.
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Sport Sciences
Wanderson Divino Nilo Dos Santos, Carlos A. Vieira, Martim Bottaro, Vitoria A. Nunes, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, James Steele, James P. Fisher, Paulo Gentil
Summary: This study compared the acute response to resistance training performed to momentary failure (MF) or not to momentary failure (NF) in high velocity parallel squats. The total volume of repetitions was similar in both protocols, but the fatigue and discomfort levels were different, with higher levels reported in the MF protocol.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zeneng Wang, Jennie Hazen, Xun Jia, Elin Org, Yongzhong Zhao, Lucas J. Osborn, Nisreen Nimer, Jennifer Buffa, Miranda K. Culley, Daniel Krajcik, Bert-Jan H. van den Born, Koos Zwinderman, Bruce S. Levison, Max Nieuwdorp, Aldons J. Lusis, Joseph A. DiDonato, Stanley L. Hazen
Summary: The study demonstrates that supplementation of L-alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC) can promote atherosclerosis through multiple mechanisms. Caution should be applied when using GPC as a nutritional supplement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mon-Chien Lee, Wei-Lun Jhang, Chia-Chia Lee, Nai-Wen Kan, Yi-Ju Hsu, Chin-Shan Ho, Chun-Hao Chang, Yi-Chen Cheng, Jin-Seng Lin, Chi-Chang Huang
Summary: Kefir, a fermented dairy product, has been shown to improve exercise performance, reduce fatigue, and accelerate recovery in previous studies. The supplementation with SYNKEFIR™ for 28 days significantly increased the exercise time to exhaustion, reduced lactate levels, and did not cause any adverse reactions in the participants.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Chiao-Wen Lin, Yi-Tzu Chen, Hsieh-Hsun Ho, Pei-Shan Hsieh, Yi-Wei Kuo, Jia-Hung Lin, Cheng-Ruei Liu, Yu-Fen Huang, Ching-Wei Chen, Chen-Hung Hsu, Wen-Yang Lin, Shun-Fa Yang
Summary: The study showed that oral probiotic lozenges significantly increased the population of Lactobacillus in the oral cavity and exhibited antibacterial activity within two weeks. IgA levels, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium abundances in the oral cavity were significantly increased in the experimental groups, leading to reduced plaque formation. Most participants experienced improved oral health and intestinal symptoms.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chi-Chang Huang, Mon-Chien Lee, Chin-Shan Ho, Yi-Ju Hsu, Chien-Chang Ho, Nai-Wen Kan
Summary: The study found that RES supplementation can alleviate exercise-induced muscle pain, improve exercise performance, reduce muscle damage indicators, and accelerate recovery.
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Microbiology
Mon-Chien Lee, Yu-Tsai Tu, Chia-Chia Lee, Shiow-Chwen Tsai, Han-Yin Hsu, Tsung-Yu Tsai, Te-Hua Liu, San-Land Young, Jin-Seng Lin, Chi-Chang Huang
Summary: The study investigated the effects of supplementation with Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 on muscle mass and functional performance in elderly individuals, revealing that consecutive supplementation for more than six weeks effectively improved muscle strength and endurance, reducing sarcopenia and physical fragility.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chorng-An Liao, Cheng-Hsieh Huang, Hsieh-Hsun Ho, Jui-Fen Chen, Yi-Wei Kuo, Jia-Hung Lin, Shin-Yu Tsai, Hui-Yun Tsai, Yao-Tsung Yeh
Summary: Obesity refers to the accumulation of excess body fat that negatively impacts health. Gut microbiota, which are regulated by energy metabolism, play a key role in body fat formation. Probiotic supplementation has been shown to improve metabolic syndrome and control body weight. This study found that three probiotic strains - AP-32, bv-77, and CP-9 - effectively reduced body weight gain and improved blood biochemistry in obese rats. A combination of the three strains had a greater effect than individual strains, and a higher dose of supplementation provided more significant benefits. This suggests that these probiotic strains may have potential in treating or controlling metabolic disorders.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mon-Chien Lee, Yi-Ju Hsu, Yu-Qian Lin, Ling-Ni Chen, Mu-Tsung Chen, Chi-Chang Huang
Summary: Silver perch is a nutritious fish that offers various health benefits. Supplementation with Sante premium silver perch essence (SPSPE) for four weeks has been found to improve exercise performance, reduce sports fatigue, and promote fatigue recovery in mice. Moreover, it does not cause any physiological or histopathological damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Hsieh-Hsun Ho, Chung-Lun Lu, Pei-Shan Hsieh, Ching-Wei Chen, Shih-Hung Hsieh, Yi-Wei Kuo, Cheng-Ruei Liu, Zun-Jie Syu, Jui-Fen Chen, John Han-You Lin
Summary: The fermented broth of lactic acid bacteria (LFB) can be a potential feed additive in aquaculture, as it enhances growth performance, inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and promotes the growth of probiotic organisms. Compared to live probiotics currently used, LFB provides superior tolerance to manufacturing processes and is cost-effective.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED AQUACULTURE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Wen-Yang Lin, Yi-Wei Kuo, Jia-Hung Lin, Chi-Huei Lin, Jui-Fen Chen, Shin-Yu Tsai, Mon-Chien Lee, Yi-Ju Hsu, Chi-Chang Huang, Yung-An Tsou, Hsieh-Hsun Ho
Summary: This study tested the effectiveness of probiotic strains from different origins in weight loss and exercise performance enhancement, and found that OLP-01, PL-02, LY-66, TYCA06, and CS-773 were highly effective in both aspects.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Wen-Yang Lin, Yi-Wei Kuo, Ching-Wei Chen, Yu-Chieh Hsu, Yu-Fen Huang, Chen-Hung Hsu, Jia-Hung Lin, Chi-Huei Lin, Cheng-Chi Lin, Tsai-Hsuan Yi, Yu-Wen Chu, Hsieh-Hsun Ho
Summary: Dysbiosis of intestinal microbiota can result in digestive disorders and intestinal wall inflammation. This study investigates the effects of multi-strain postbiotics and provides insights into their potential use in treating intestinal disorders.
JOURNAL OF PURE AND APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Mon-Chien Lee, Ming-Ju Chen, Hsiao-Wen Huang, Wei-Kai Wu, Yi-Wei Lee, Hsing-Chun Kuo, Chi-Chang Huang
Summary: Exercise alters the gut microbiota, which in turn affects exercise performance. Supplementation with human-origin probiotics, such as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Tana, can improve the gut microbiota, enhance exercise performance, and have antifatigue effects without causing any harm.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hong-Jun Tai, Mon-Chien Lee, Yi-Ju Hsu, Chun-Yen Kuo, Chi-Chang Huang, Ming-Fu Wang
Summary: Sea bass, a fish rich in protein and omega-3, has been found to have many health benefits. This study investigated the effects of supplementing with Hi-Q sea bass essence on exercise performance and fatigue resistance. The results showed that sea bass essence supplementation significantly improved endurance exercise performance and glycogen storage in the liver and muscles. It also reduced fatigue-related biochemical markers. Overall, sea bass essence supplementation effectively improved exercise performance and had anti-fatigue effects.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mon-Chien Lee, Yi-Ju Hsu, Hsin-Ching Sung, Ya-Ting Wen, Li Wei, Chi-Chang Huang
Summary: Women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, especially those with excessive caloric intake, have a higher risk of obesity and metabolic diseases. This study found that mice with low-fitness phenotype were more likely to develop metabolic abnormalities and obesity after dietary induction following delivery, while mice with high-fitness phenotype had a protective mechanism.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yi-Wei Kuo, Yen-Yu Huang, Shin-Yu Tsai, Jiu-Yao Wang, Jia-Hung Lin, Zun-Jie Syu, Hui-Shan Wang, Yu-Chieh Hsu, Jui-Fen Chen, Ko-Chiang Hsia, Hsieh-Hsun Ho
Summary: This study evaluated the biological functions of Lactobacillus acidophilus TYCA06, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BLI-02, and Bifidobacterium bifidum VDD088 probiotic strains in stabilizing blood-glucose fluctuations and delaying the deterioration of renal function in diabetic nephropathy (DN). The results showed that these probiotics attenuated renal function deterioration and improved blood-glucose fluctuation in a diabetes-induced CKD mouse model.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yi-Ju Hsu, Mon-Chien Lee, Chi-Chang Huang, Chun-Sheng Ho
Summary: The study conducted on a high-fructose-diet-induced obesity model in female mice found that aquatic exercise training has a positive impact on metabolic diseases caused by excessive fructose intake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
