Effects of Krill Oil on Intestinal Integrity Markers in Elite Rowers.
The study aims to check the influence of krill oil on markers of intestinal injury and intoxication.

Research group: the research will be conducted in a homogeneous group of professional rowers (N=30), all competitors qualified for the Polish Youth Rowing Team, aged 18 - 24. The sample size was confiremed in statistical analyses.

Rowing performance test will be conducted at the beginning and at the end of the training camp. Participants will perform a test on a rowing ergometer (Concept II, USA); each subject will have to cover a distance of 2000 m in the shortest possible time which is the distance starting in rowing competitions. The results of both tests will be considered in the selection for the championship team; therefore, athletes will be well motivated to perform both tests with maximum effort.

Hypotesis:

The krill oil will infleunce the gut barier integrity.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  training experience of a minimum of five years, minimum training time per week 240 minutes, all competitors qualified for the Polish Youth Rowing Team, completing a food diary, finishing 2000m ergometer test.  Exclusion Criteria:  Probiotics, prebiotics and antibiotic therapy within the last three months, dietary regime, gastrointestinal diseases, lactose intolerance. - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: Male - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 24 Years - StdAgeList: Adult