Publications by authors named "V Stajer"

Purpose: Considering the observed gastrointestinal issues linked to post-COVID-19 myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), beneficially modulating the gut microbiota could offer a safe, cost-effective nutritional strategy. This trial aimed to evaluate the effects of medium-term synbiotic supplementation on patient-reported outcomes, exercise tolerance, and tissue metabolism in patients with post-COVID-19 ME/CFS.

Methods: Between September 2022 and December 2023, we investigated the impact of 3-month supplementation with a synbiotic mixture including L.

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The main objective of this pilot study was to compare the effects of short-term supplementation with a mixture containing creatine and guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) versus creatine alone on body composition indices in men and women. Twenty-three apparently healthy young adults (mean age: 21.4 ± 0.

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A post-marketing surveillance study assessed the adverse events and possible risk of elevated homocysteine levels after the supplementation with creatine-guanidinoacetic acid mixture in apparently healthy adults. The participants were recruited through social media platforms and online discussion boards, with side effects and total plasma homocysteine (T-Hcy) levels evaluated regularly during a supplementation period of 6 months. Thirthy eight individuals ( = 38, 34.

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Objectives: To assess the impact of medium-term supplementation with dihydrogen and pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) on mitochondrial biomarkers, brain metabolism, and cognition in elderly individuals diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment.

Design: A parallel-group, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind experimental design, maintaining a 1:1 allocation ratio between the experimental group (receiving the dihydrogen-producing minerals and PQQ) and the control group (receiving the placebo) throughout the trial.

Setting And Participants: Thirty-four elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (mean age 71.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study compared the effects of velocity-based strength training (VBT) and percentage-based strength training (PBT) on various strength and performance markers in 30 young women over six weeks.
  • Both VBT and PBT groups showed improvements in one-rep max (1RM) squat and bench press, but the VBT group outperformed with significant gains in explosive strength and vertical jump tests (SJ and CMJ).
  • The findings suggest that VBT's adaptability to movement speed enhances training effectiveness, making it a more efficient method for developing strength and power in young female athletes.
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