Why not try these?
Why not try these?
It’s getting colder outside, winter is approaching – and with it the time for colds, coughs and sore throats. No one likes to be sick. But for recreational and competitive athletes in particular, this often means that their hard-won level of performance is at risk. Therefore, it is particularly important for active people to prevent infections. A study by Loughborough University in England has now shown that there is natural help from food. According to their results, probiotic drinks with Lactobacillus casei Shirota cultures also help prevent infections. When consumed regularly, probiotics can not only reduce the risk of infections, but also reduce gastrointestinal complaints, according to this study. Thus, athletes benefit twice from the effects.
Infection due to stress
More germs surround us in winter than in summer, so we get sick more easily. But some people are more susceptible than others. In addition to the increased number of germs, this is also due to stress in any form. Psychological pressure, competitions and intense endurance work are stress triggers in sports. But pressure to perform at work can also cause stress and thus a weakened immune system. In addition, an incorrect or unbalanced diet can increase stress. If several stress-causing factors occur at the same time, the immune system may be suppressed and susceptibility to infections increased.
Probiotics as protection against infections
Can probiotics help reduce colds? Loughborough University in England wanted to find out more and conducted a four-month double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 84 endurance athletes. The athletes were both active recreational athletes and Olympic triathletes who trained at least 10 hours per week during the previous two years. The sports of all participants ranged from running, cycling and swimming to triathlon and team sports. The probiotic drinks containing Lactobacillus casei shirota cultures were consumed at 65 ml each in the morning and evening. After the four-month test period, 90 percent of the placebo group had a cold and only 66 percent of the probiotic group. The reason for the protection against colds could be the immunomodulating effect of the probiotics.
Help with gastrointestinal complaints
Another advantage of probiotics is their effect against gastrointestinal complaints, such as abdominal pain, stomach pressure, vomiting or cramps. These are common reasons for stopping a competition. The reason for this is the redistribution of blood during intense endurance exercise. This is because during training, the muscles and brain are better supplied than the intestines. Although systematic studies supporting the effect of probiotics are currently still lacking, many athletes report that they have noticed an improvement in practice.
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