146 Gut Health for Athletes

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we cover how nutrition goes deeper than "calories in, calories out."The body is governed by more than just physics, it is also governed by chemistry.Our goal is to fuel high amounts of training (eat, digest, utilize, eliminate) while minimizing side effects.We cover:Biology of the GutDysfunctions of the GutThe athlete's gut microbiotaHow gut microbiota impacts performancePerformance-oriented fueling strategies and their effects on gut healthAvoiding fat and fiber pre-competitionCarb-loading and preference for simple carbohydrates at the exclusion of complex carbohydratesHigh protein dietsNutrition Best PracticesFood varietyFiber (25-40 g/day)Protein diversityLong term approach to increasing fuel - "train the gut"Managing food volume and food residue in times of high energy needPolyphenol-rich foodsLifestyle Best PracticesFood hygieneStress managementSleepHydrationSupplementation support for:SalivaGastric EmptyingGut MicrobiotaMucosal LiningImmunityMotilityReferences[1] Intestinal Microbiota Interventions to Enhance Athletic Performance—A Review​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11432184/#sec3-ijms-25-10076​[2] Exercise-induced stress behavior, gut-microbiota-brain axis and diet: a systematic review for athletes​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5121944/#Abs1​[3] Fueling Gut Microbes: A Review of the Interaction between Diet, Exercise, and the Gut Microbiota in Athletes​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8634498/​[4] Dietary Patterns, Gut Microbiota and Sports Performance in Athletes: A Narrative Review​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11175060/​[5] Gut Microbiota, Probiotics and Physical Performance in Athletes and Physically Active Individuals​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7599951/​[6] The athletic gut microbiota​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7218537/​[7] International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Probiotics​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6925426/​[8] Polyphenols—Gut Microbiota Interrelationship: A Transition to a New Generation of Prebiotics​https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8747136/