A Study to Assess the Effect of a Postbiotic on Oxidative Stress and Exercise Performance

This is a prospective, randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study to assess the effects of a postbiotic blend on exercise induced oxidative stress markers and exercise performance in healthy adult.

INCLUSION CRITERIA To be eligible for inclusion, the participant must fulfill all of the following criteria: 1. Male or female participants between 18 - 45 years of age 2. Signed informed consent. 3. Health, which is defined as currently not being treated for an active cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, immunological, neurological, respiratory, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, or reproductive disease or disorder. With research team and principal investigator discretion, some ongoing treatments will be permitted if a determination is made that the treatment will not increase risk of study participation and the treatment or illness itself will not confound with desired study outcomes. 4. Physically active, which is defined as performing aerobic or resistance-based physical exercise between 2 and 5 times per week at a rating of perceived intensity (RPE) of 4 or greater (out of 10) 5. Body mass index values will range from \>18.5 to \< 29.9 kg/m2 (Inclusive)41 (Weir and Jan 2024). 6. Willing and able to agree to the requirements and restrictions of this study, be willing to give voluntary consent, and carry out all study-related procedures. EXCLUSION CRITERIA Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria: 1. Body mass index \1 month) that will disrupt original outline of the study protocol. 15. Participant is consuming a biotic product (pre-, pro-, syn-, or post-) or alters their diet resulting in a change in the amount of prebiotic, probiotic, or fermented foods that are consumed while in the study protocol.