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Near-term implementable finding

Heat-treated Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MYO Improves Muscle Strength and Modulates Gut Microbiota in Older Adults with Reduced Muscle Strength.

A heat-treated probiotic strain strengthened muscle in study participants, possibly through beneficial changes in gut bacteria.

The abstract reports taken together, heat-treated LPMYO significantly improved muscle strength and muscle quality, and these muscle strength-enhancing effects may be associated with alterations in the gut microbiota. This PubMed record was retained because it is relevant to public health.

What the study was

Study design
Randomized controlled trial
Category
Public Health
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Journal of microbiology and biotechnology

Why it surfaced

Randomized controlled trial relevant to Aging, longevity, and population health; scored conservatively from the PubMed abstract.

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