Factors influencing upper respiratory tract illness incidence in athletes: the important role of vitamin D by Cheng-Shiun He

“…Firstly, the aims of the study were to investigate the influences of various factors, sex differences, Cytomegalovirus/Epstein-Barr virus (CMV/EBV) serostatus and vitamin D concentrations on respiratory illness incidence and immune function during the winter months in a student cohort of endurance athletes. …”
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Effects of Lactobacillus casei Shirota ingestion on common cold infection and herpes virus antibodies in endurance athletes: a placebo-controlled, randomized trial by Michael Gleeson, Nicolette Bishop, Lauren Struszczak

“…Aims To assess evidence of health and immune benefit by consumption of a Lactobacillus casei Shirota probiotic in highly physically active people. …”
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Influence of CMV/EBV serostatus on respiratory infection incidence during 4 months of winter training in a student cohort of endurance athletes by Cheng-Shiun He, Michal K. Handzlik, Ayu S. Muhamad, Michael Gleeson

“…Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of previous infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) or Epstein Barr virus (EBV) on the incidence, severity and duration of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in endurance athletes during a 4-month winter training period. …”
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