Best Supplements for Improved Exercise Performance
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 18 supplements across 21 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Very low evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies (2 reviews and 1 animal study), 3 of 3 reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus salivarius on exercise performance, with a predominant moderate effect size. The only statistically significant finding comes from a mouse study using a different subspecies (SA-03), showing moderate improvement in muscle strength and endurance. No human trials or dose information are available, and the evidence base is limited to preclinical data.
18 supplements
- Very lowLactobacillus salivarius UCC118Across 3 studies (2 reviews and 1 animal study), 3 of 3 reported beneficial effects of Lactobacillus salivarius on exercise performance, with a predominant moderate effect size. The only statistically significant finding comes from a mouse study using a different subspecies (SA-03), showing moderate improvement in muscle strength and endurance. No human trials or dose information are available, and the evidence base is limited to preclinical data.3 beneficial3 studies