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Abstract
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Lipid profile and CRP are among the most important inflammatory markers prognosticating
cardiovascular diseases. The present study aims to investigate effects of probiotic yogurt drink on lipid
profile, CRP and records of normal-weight aerobic athletes. Thirty convenient athletes with similar
BMIs (22± 2) were randomly put into two groups of ordinary and probiotic yogurt drinks. Their blood
samples were taken before and after the experiment and the CRP and lipid profile were calculated
through F and t (Satterwhite and paired) tests. Results revealed that both types of yogurt drink
significantly increase HDL and decrease CRP; yet, the decreasing effects of CRP on athletes' records
were significantly higher in probiotic group (-28 seconds) compared to the ordinary drink group (-2
seconds). Probiotic yogurt drink has a greater effect on decreasing serum CRP, increasing HDL and
VO2MAX and improving athletes' records.
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