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Gut microbes might help elite athletes boost their physical performance

Mice dosed with Veillonella bacteria from an athlete’s stool ran for longer on a treadmill

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BUFF BACTERIA  Bacteria that bloom in the guts of runners after a marathon might have beneficial effects for their hosts, including enhancing performance, a study in mice suggests.

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By Carolyn Wilke

- More than 2 years ago

One difference between elite athletes and the rest of us might be in what hangs out in their guts.