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Lactobacillus (LB) ➡️ Digestion: Supports nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation, LB can help athletes recover faster and perform better. ➡️ Immune: These bacteria stimulate the immune system by enhancing the production of antibodies and promoting the activity of macrophages, which are cells that engulf and destroy pathogens. ➡️ #gutbrain: Some strains of LB produce neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin, which can influence and elevate mood and cognitive functions. **Foods: yogirt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso Bifidobacterium (BB) ➡️ Digestion: BB helps digest dietary fiber and produce short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, which are crucial for gut health. They also help prevent infections by outcompeting harmful bacteria. ➡️ Immune: The first microbes to colonize the human gut after birth compromising 90% of bacteria, which naturally supports immune system. These bacteria enhance the immune response by increasing the activity of natural killer cells and T cells, which are the main cells that fight pathogens/viruses in the body. ➡️ #gutbrain: BB also supports the gut-brain axis and help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. BB can also reduce gut permeability and inflammation, which common issues for athletes under intense physical stress. This can improve overall performance and recovery times. **Foods:yogurt, kefir, tempeh, fermented cabbage, pickles (without vinegar), gouda/cheddar cheese. Akkermansia (AK) ➡️ Digestion: AK helps prevent leaky gut syndrome, preventing toxins and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream causing inflammation. Higher levels are associated with a leaner body mass/fat and support lower blood sugar levels and improve overall glucose metabolism. ➡️ Immune: AK can help athletes recover faster and maintain optimal performance, as higher levels of this layer acts as a “gate keeper”, protecting the gut lining from pathogens and harmful substances. ➡️ #gutbrain: There is emerging evidence that AK may influence the gut-brain axis and impact cognitive function, although more research is needed in this area. **Foods: cranberries, pomegranate, grapes, fish oil, Prebiotic fibers (inulin and oligofructose)
