Exploring the Effects of Probiotics on Workplace Related Stress Symptoms

Exploring the Effects of Probiotics on Workplace Related Stress Symptoms

There is still a lack of research to explore the interaction between high-pressure workers and probiotics to improve the intestinal microbiota, sleep, inflammation and anti-oxidation. A total of 120 subjects are expected to be recruited and divided into two groups of 60 subjects, receiving probiotics or placebo, and completing a 8-week trial period.

This is a double blind, randomized control study, which will be conducted by National Taiwan Sport University. A total of 120 subjects are expected to be recruited and divided into two groups of 60 subjects, receiving probiotics or placebo, and completing a 8-week trial period. Volunteers will be asked to fill in the Perceived Stress Scale questionnaire before recruiting. Subjects who meet the criteria will be asked to fill the different questionnaires to evaluate their stress, emotions, gastrointestinal tract symptoms, sleep status and blood draw is also needed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 20 to 60 years old
• Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score is greater than or equal to 14 points

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have used antibiotics or probiotic products in powder, capsule or tablet form within one month
• Those who are taking Chinese medicine or Western medicine to treat severe acute diseases
• Patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, a history of cancer, and mental illness
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Those who have participated in other interventional clinical studies in the past three months
• Who has conflict of interest with PI or unsuitable to participate in the research such as students directly supervised by the project host and those who are unable to read the consent form