A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Study, to Assess the Effect of a Novel Postbiotic Blend on Exercise Induced Oxidative Stress Markers and Exercise Performance
Lindenwood University
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study to assess the effects of a postbiotic blend on exercise induced oxidative stress markers and exercise performance in healthy adult.
Description
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the effect of a novel postbiotic blend on oxidative stress markers and exercise performance in healthy, physically active adults. The study aims to determine whether the postbiotic supplement can reduce oxidative stress and enhance exercise outcomes over an 8-week period. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the postbiotic blend or a placebo in a double-blind fashion. The study includes an 8-week intervention period, with baseline and follow-up assessments conducted to evaluate changes in key biomarkers…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
INCLUSION CRITERIA To be eligible for inclusion, the participant must fulfill all of the following criteria: 1. Male or female participants between 18 - 45 years of age 2. Signed informed consent. 3. Health, which is defined as currently not being treated for an active cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological, neurological, respiratory, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, or reproductive disease or disorder. With research team and principal investigator discretion, some ongoing treatments will be permitted if a determination is made that the treatment will not increase risk of stud…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementPostbiotic Active Lifestyle Blend
The active intervention, Postbiotic Active Lifestyle Blend, containing a heat-treated blend of bacterial strains; 2 capsules per day.
- OtherPlacebo
The placebo intervention contains no active ingredients and consists of maltodextrin as an inactive ingredient. The capsule matches the appearance and dosage form of the active intervention.
Location
- Exercise and Performance Nutrition LaboratorySaint Charles, Missouri