Gut health plays a crucial role in athletic performance, recovery, and immune support, with prebiotics and probiotics often used to enhance these outcomes. However, there is growing interest in postbiotics, refering to non-living microbial preparations that may offer similar benefits. This blog explores the science behind postbiotics and their potential role in supporting athlete health and performance.https://www.mysportscience.com/post/probiotics-it-may-not-all-be-positiveProbiotics and postbi| askerjeukendrup
In our recent paper, “Does REDs exist?”, we raise some important questions about the REDs concept and supporting evidence (1). This blog covers whether low energy availability (LEA), considered the cause of REDs, leads to ‘immunosuppression’ or ‘immunological dysfunction’ in athletes, as has been suggested. Interest in this topic has been stoked by observations that leanness and LEA are associated with the recall of illness symptoms in athletes.Are infections a serious problem for...| askerjeukendrup
The innate immune system is upregulated in children hospitalized with acute asthma exacerbations, signaling a need for therapies that target innate immune pathways to help control acute asthma flare-ups more effectively. | Pediatrics Nationwide
It’s important to have an efficient and accurate immune system to fight foreign invaders, like bacteria and viruses.| Cathe Friedrich