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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Bifidobacterium breve BR03 and Improved Range of Motion

Doses used in studies

AFU/day: 5 billion (median 5 billion, IQR 5 billion–5 billion) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 3 weeks · IQR 3 weeks–3 weeks · Range 3 weeks–3 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Probiotic Streptococcus thermophilus FP4 and Bifidobacterium breve BR03 Supplementation Attenuates Performance and Range-of-Motion Decrements Following Muscle Damaging Exercise.
- 2016-10-14
- RCT
- Nutrients 8(10)
- - Ralf Jäger
  - Martin Purpura
  - Jason D Stone
  - Stephanie M Turner
  - Anthony J Anzalone
  - Micah J Eimerbrink
  - Marco Pane
  - Angela Amoruso
  - David S Rowlands
  - Jonathan M Oliver
- PubMed: 27754427
- DOI: 10.3390/nu8100642
6 Insights on
- Improved Range of Motion
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Athletes
Probiotics also likely moderately increased resting arm angle at 24 h (2.4% ± 2.0%) and 48 h (1.9% ± 1.9%) following exercise
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Small
Significant
Yes
Dose
5 bn live cells (AFU) concentration each, daily