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Table 2 Fitness characteristics of the participants at the beginning of the study. Data are presented as mean ± SD

From: The effect of probiotic supplementation on performance, inflammatory markers and gastro‐intestinal symptoms in elite road cyclists

 

All Participants (N=27)

Experimental (N=11)

Control (N=16)

p value*

VO2max, L. min-1

4.61±0.45

4.74±0.35

4.51±0.50

0.20

Specific VO2max, ml.min-1.kg-1

64.7±5.8

66.9±6.4

63.2±5.0

0.10

HRmax, min-1

183±13

187±15

180±10

0.14

  1. HRmax = maximal heart rate attained at maximal exercise (VO2max) test
  2. * p<0.05 Experimental vs. Control group (2-tailed independent t test)
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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

ISSN: 1550-2783

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