The athlete-derived probiotic was shown to improve sleep, energy, and gut health in non-athletes.
Summary: FitBiomics has published new research in Microbiome on its athlete-derived probiotic, exploring the connection between the microbiome, sleep, and exercise. The study highlights how Lactobacillus probiotics can enhance sleep quality, energy levels, and gut health in non-athletes. The findings suggest that microbiome-based interventions can provide wellness benefits, extending the impact of probiotics beyond digestion to include brain and immune health.
Key Takeaways:
- Probiotic Benefits Beyond Athletes: A proof-of-concept study shows that Lactobacillus probiotics derived from elite athletes improve sleep quality by 69%, energy levels by 31%, and bowel movement regularity by 37% in non-athletes compared to placebo.
- Broader Health Implications: The research suggests that gut microbes can positively influence oxidative stress, physical recovery, and overall well-being, even in individuals with less active lifestyles.
- Scientific Validation: This study represents a clinically validated example of a probiotic intervention improving gut health, sleep quality, and energy levels, supporting broader applications of microbiome-based solutions for general wellness.
FitBiomics, a biotechnology company using microbiome innovation to create next-generation probiotics, announced the release of its latest research on the sleep-exercise-microbiome nexus.
The proof-of-concept study, published by the journal Microbiome, examined the effects of Lactobacillus bacteria on elite athletes and the general population. FitBiomics’ research concludes that athlete-derived probiotics contained in its product, Nella, improve non-athlete wellness. This marks a probiotic/microbiome intervention that has been clinically validated to improve gut and sleep health together.
“This publication not only underscores FitBiomics’ commitment to advancing science-backed wellness solutions through peer-reviewed validation; it also marks a new chapter in our ability to rapidly translate the microbial attributes of the most fit people in the world into preventative medicine solutions to benefit everyone,” says Jonathan Scheiman, co-founder and CEO of FitBiomics, in a release. “Our research shows the profound impact of Nella on the microbiome outside of just ‘the gut,’ with brain and immune benefits. We are excited to publish the impact of Nella on improving a person’s quality of life and longevity by aiding with sleep, while also increasing energy and improving gastrointestinal function—all crucial factors in achieving optimal health and daily performance.”
Topline findings of the study include:
- Study participants given a novel probiotic, containing multiple strains of athlete-derived Lactobacillus bacteria, reported a 69% increase in sleep quality, a 31% increase in energy level, and a 37% improvement in bowel movement regularity when compared to other participants given a placebo.
- Researchers observed changes in blood biomarkers indicating reduced oxidative stress and improved recovery from physical strain, and further analysis showed distinct changes in microbial community composition and function associated with the observed effects.
- This new research suggests that gut microbes could be harnessed to improve the well-being of people with a less active lifestyle.
In 2021, FitBiomics introduced its first consumer product under the brand Nella. Developed with the company’s patented next-generation Lactobacillus probiotic strains, Nella is a probiotic designed for anyone looking for improved sleep quality, more energy, and better digestion.
These discoveries are the result of technology developed and spun out of Harvard’s Wyss Institute, where researchers studied the microbiome of elite athletes.
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