Status:

COMPLETED

Modulation of the Gut Microbiota of Professional Athletes With Sauerkraut Supplementation

Lead Sponsor:

The Gut Microbiome Center (Centar za crijevni mikrobiom)

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Zagreb

Conditions:

Gastrointestinal Microbiome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Literature on the topic of athlete gut microbiota is scarce, and even more on the topic of its modulation. To address these issues a prospective cohort study was conceived. The cohort included young,...

Detailed Description

Material, participants, methodology and research plan The subject of the research will be interventions with sauerkraut to modulate the intestinal microbiota as a synbiotic as a substance whose effect...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • regularly engaging in professional sports activities
  • categorized athlete by HOO
  • playing sports as a source of income (bodybuilding)
  • older than 18 years old
  • general general state of health
  • written understanding of the English language

Exclusion

  • use of antibiotics for a period of at least six months before participating in the study application of nutritional supplements with the potential to modulate intestinal microbiota (probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics) in the period from
  • at least six months before participating in the study
  • chronic drug therapy
  • intolerance of one of the interventions (sauerkraut, fasting, probiotics and their additives)
  • chronic medical therapy (except for vitamins, thyroid hormones and antihistamines)
  • kidney function disorder
  • liver function disorder
  • history of digestive problems at the time before the study (diarrhea, dyspepsia, constipation)
  • hormonal disorder (except hypothyroidism)
  • psychological or mental disorder
  • involvement in other research

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 31 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 29 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

10 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06087146

Start Date

October 31 2023

End Date

November 29 2023

Last Update

December 5 2023

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Gut Microbiome Center

Zagreb, Croatia, 10000