LeanBiome

How LeanBiome® Helps Sports Enthusiasts Refuel, Recover, and Stay Lean

The Importance of Fibre in Sports Nutrition

A fibre-rich, balanced diet has been linked to a lower body mass index (BMI), reduced risk of obesity, and improved metabolic and cardiovascular health. By promoting a healthy gut microbiome associated with a lean body type, high-fibre diets help protect against common non-communicable diseases such as coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Gut Microbiome and Sports Performance

Emerging research highlights a growing connection between the gut microbiome and sports nutrition. Probiotics and prebiotics are now recognised as essential components that can enhance energy levels, performance, and recovery for athletes and active individuals.

What Is LeanBiome®?

LeanBiome®, developed by OptiBiotix, is a patented blend of specialised dietary fibres, prebiotics, and trace minerals designed to support gut health, promote lean body composition, and reduce fat intake.

Formulated with sports enthusiasts in mind, LeanBiome leverages targeted microbiome modulation science to encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. It helps build and maintain lean muscle mass, supports satiety, and makes it easier to follow a calorie-controlled diet.

In a 4-week clinical study, LeanBiome significantly increased gut microbiome diversity, particularly boosting populations of Bifidobacterium and Christensenellaceae—microbial groups associated with leanness and improved body composition.

How LeanBiome® Supports Refuelling, Recovery, and Staying Lean

Dietary fibre plays a key role in modulating the gut microbiota and supporting sustained weight management. By improving macronutrient metabolism and balancing gut diversity, LeanBiome helps sports enthusiasts:

• Refuel efficiently by optimising nutrient absorption and energy metabolism
• Recover faster by reducing inflammation and promoting a balanced gut environment
• Stay lean by curbing sugar cravings and improving satiety

A recent University of Roehampton study evaluated the impact of LeanBiome over four weeks in 12 women aged 18–65 years with a BMI of 25–35 kg/m². Participants consumed 9g of LeanBiome daily as part of a 1500 kcal/day calorie-controlled plan.

Results demonstrated:
✅ Significant improvements in body shape and composition
✅ Noticeable reductions in cravings and improved mood
✅ Increased gut microbiome diversity, particularly in Bifidobacterium, Christensenellaceae, and Bacteroides populations

Notably, higher levels of Bifidobacterium have been associated with enhanced running performance and greater endurance after just five weeks of supplementation.

Why Brands Should Choose LeanBiome®

For sports nutrition and functional food manufacturers, LeanBiome offers a science-backed, clean-label solution to bridge the fibre gap and promote overall well-being.

Key benefits include:

• Helps consumers reach the recommended 30g of daily fibre
• Enhances gut health, satiety, and metabolic balance
• Neutral in taste and easy to formulate into various applications
• Contains EFSA-approved, non-GMO, and vegan-friendly ingredients

LeanBiome can be incorporated into:

• Snack bars
• Breakfast cereals
• Dairy alternatives
• Protein shakes and meal replacements

If your brand aims to develop high-fibre, functional sports nutrition products, LeanBiome® is the ideal ingredient to power your next innovation.