Probiotic Cuts Flu Rate

The probiotic Lactobacillus substantially cuts the rate and length of respiratory illness in professional long distance runners. Intensive exercise can subdue the normal immune response, and as a result, some athletes are vulnerable to respiratory viruses, such as colds and flu.

Athletes taking the probiotic had less than half the number of days of symptoms of their colleagues taking the placebo. Respiratory symptoms while taking Lactobacillus lasted 30 days compared with 72 days while taking the placebo. Symptoms also tended to be less severe.

View more information on the athlete probiotic flu study.

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