topicPrebiotic Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : Ingestion of galactooligosaccharides (GOSs) or GOS mixtures has been purported to improve exercise-induced gastrointestinal (GI) distress and post-exercise recovery.
evidence level2
citationGough LA (2025)
sourceThe Effects of 12-Week Prebiotic Supplementation on General Wellness and Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Recreationally Trained Endurance Athletes: A Triple-Blind Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial.
topicPrebiotic Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimHowever, the effects have not been explored in recreationally trained endurance athletes.
evidence level2
citationGough LA (2025)
sourceThe Effects of 12-Week Prebiotic Supplementation on General Wellness and Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Recreationally Trained Endurance Athletes: A Triple-Blind Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial.
topicPrebiotic Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThis qualitative review synthesizes current evidence regarding the efficacy of melatonin, gut-axis interventions (prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics), magnesium, sodium pyruvate, and purple grape-derived products on performance and recovery outcomes in soccer players.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.
topicPrebiotic Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimMethodological quality and risk of bias were assessed using design-specific tools, including the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool for randomized controlled trials and the ROBINS-I framework for non-randomized intervention studies.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.
topicPrebiotic Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimParticular attention was directed to study design, dosage and timing protocols, performance and biochemical outcomes, and methodological limitations, with emphasis placed on linking mechanistic evidence with applied performance and recovery outcomes.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.
topicPrebiotic Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimBackground and objectives Modern soccer, characterized by its intermittent high-intensity nature, requires a combination of explosive power and aerobic endurance.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.