topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimThe microbiota-gut-brain axis suggests probiotics and synbiotics could modulate sleep, but evidence in exercised populations is limited.
evidence level1
citationSalehi Asl M (2026)
sourceThe effect of probiotic and synbiotic supplementation on sleep parameters in exercised population: a systematic review and synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) of randomized controlled trials.
topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimData extraction, risk of bias assessment (RoB 2), and narrative synthesis followed SWiM guidelines.
evidence level1
citationSalehi Asl M (2026)
sourceThe effect of probiotic and synbiotic supplementation on sleep parameters in exercised population: a systematic review and synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) of randomized controlled trials.
topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimNine of twelve primary sleep outcomes favored supplementation, with significant effects for probiotics (combined p p Conclusion Probiotic and synbiotic supplementation may improve sleep in exercised populations, especially perceived quality and latency.
evidence level1
citationSalehi Asl M (2026)
sourceThe effect of probiotic and synbiotic supplementation on sleep parameters in exercised population: a systematic review and synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) of randomized controlled trials.
topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimBackground Sleep is crucial for recovery and optimal performance in athletes; however, poor sleep is common during periods of intensive training or competition.
evidence level1
citationSalehi Asl M (2026)
sourceThe effect of probiotic and synbiotic supplementation on sleep parameters in exercised population: a systematic review and synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) of randomized controlled trials.
topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claim[] established that probiotics must have “defined contents, an adequate number of viable organisms at the end of the shelf life, adequate evidence of health benefits,” and that all probiotics must be “safe for their intended use.” This definition was then confirmed in 2017 by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) in an official statement [,].
evidence level3
citationChong Shin-Yee (2026)
sourceProbiotic Bacteria in Stimulating Human Physiological Responses: Metabolic Function and Overall Health
topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimThe regulatory classification of probiotics, however, is not uniform and may vary depending on their intended use, formulation, route of administration, and associated health claims.
evidence level3
citationChong Shin-Yee (2026)
sourceProbiotic Bacteria in Stimulating Human Physiological Responses: Metabolic Function and Overall Health
topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claimIn this context, probiotics have been associated with the prevention and management of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and Major depressive disorder (MDD) [,,,].
evidence level3
citationChong Shin-Yee (2026)
sourceProbiotic Bacteria in Stimulating Human Physiological Responses: Metabolic Function and Overall Health
topicInulin Sleep Quality Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 Probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits on the host” [,].
evidence level3
citationChong Shin-Yee (2026)
sourceProbiotic Bacteria in Stimulating Human Physiological Responses: Metabolic Function and Overall Health