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Table 4 Dosage range in studies investigating the effect of specific probiotic genera in athletes and physically active individuals

From: International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Probiotics

Type

Dosage range

Lactobacillus (n = 35)

1 × 109 – 10 × 1010 CFU

Bifidobacterium (n = 18)

7 × 107–9.5 × 109 CFU

Streptococcus (n = 8)

5 × 109–4.5 × 1010 CFU

Bacillus (n = 5)

5 × 108 – 5 × 109 CFU

Multi- species/strain (n = 17)

2 × 109–4.5 × 1010 CFU