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Gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are prevalent among athletes. Fermented foods with pre-or probiotic features may relieve GI symptoms by improving gut health. This study aimed is to examine the impact of a nutritional supplement containing fermented whey protein with Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) fiber on GI distress among well-trained athletes over time by…
Gastrointestinal (GI) complaints are prevalent among athletes. Fermented foods with pre-or probiotic features may relieve GI symptoms by improving gut health. This study aimed is to examine the impact of a nutritional supplement containing fermented whey protein with Galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) fiber on GI distress among well-trained athletes over time by analyzing self-reported GI complaints without a control group. This quasi-experimental clinical trial consisted of a 3-week baseline period, reflected by two baseline measurements on Day 1 and Day 22, which was followed by a 3-week intervention period, reflected by a post-intervention measurement on Day 43, in which athletes added 15g of a fermented whey protein product to their diet. The primary outcome was based on the self-reported gastrointestinal symptom rating scale (GSRS), and the secondary outcome was based on a daily questionnaire, in which daily GI complaints and exercise occurrences were reported. Tertiary outcomes included a 24-hour diet recall (ASA24) and self-reported diet quality (REAP). Outcomes obtained during baseline (Day 1 and Day 22 average) were compared to those post-intervention (Day 43). Statistical significance was set at P<0.05. A total of n=50 athletes (24.7±4.5 years) with GI issues were included in the study. Five individual items of the GSRS including abdominal pain, acid reflux, bloating, burping, and loose stools reflected significantly lower scores on Day 43 in comparison to baseline (P≤0.028). A total of 78% reported GI complaints at baseline, and 61% of the participants reported lower GI complaints on Day 43 after supplementation in comparison to baseline (P=0.004). Further research is needed to explore the potential benefits of a hydrolyzed and fermented whey protein with prebiotics in a more controlled setting among athletic populations.
