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

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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