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• Title:
  The Role of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in Athletic Performance and Recovery
• Creator:
  Charkot, Julia;
  Bieńkowski, Wojciech;
  Jaszczuk, Irmina
• Description:
  Introduction and purpose: The gut microbiota plays a vital role in modulating health, immunity, and recovery, all of which are crucial for athletes. Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 is a well-documented probiotic strain with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and gastrointestinal benefits. This review explores its potential application in supporting athletic performance and post-exercise recovery. Material and method: A narrative literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases. Articles published between 2000 and 2024 were included, with a focus on clinical and experimental studies evaluating the effects of L. reuteri DSM 17938 on gastrointestinal function, inflammation, immune response, and athletic outcomes. Results: Evidence suggests that L. reuteri DSM 17938 contributes to gut barrier integrity, reduces exercise-related gastrointestinal discomfort, modulates inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α), and supports immune function. While direct evidence linking this strain to improvements in performance metrics (e.g., endurance, VO₂max) is limited, its supportive role in recovery and resilience is promising. Conclusions: L. reuteri DSM 17938 shows potential as a functional supplement for athletes, particularly in improving gut health, reducing inflammation, and enhancing immune defense. Further clinical research is needed to confirm its direct effects on athletic performance
• Object availability:
  free access
• Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 ;
  Prawa autorskie (c) 2025 Julia Charkot, Wojciech Bieńkowski, Irmina Jaszczuk
• Date:
  2025.07.12
• Type:
  info:eu-repo/semantics/article;
  info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
• Language:
  English
• Source:
  Quality in Sport; Tom 43 (2025); 61342;
  Quality in Sport; Vol. 43 (2025); 61342;
  2450-3118
• Format:
  application/pdf
• Publisher:
  University Center for Sports Research, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
• Relation: https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61342/43233
• Subject:
  Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938;
  probiotics;
  athletic performance;
  recovery;
  gut microbiota;
  inflammation;
  immunity
• Identifier: https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/61342
• Data provider:
  Akademicka Platforma Czasopism
• Can I use it?:
  seek permission
• Type:
  text