26 - FODMAPs and the Athlete's Gut with Steph Gaskell

What this episode covers

* 5:15 What are FODMAPs and what are some common food sources? * 7:30 Polyols (sugar alcohols) as used in some artificial sweeteners * 13:45 sensitivity assessment steps  * 15:00 FODMAP restriction diets are only recommended for 2-4 weeks and the problems with DIY assessment and restriction * 17:30 Monash University and Steph's work with their endurance sport nutrition lab [https://www.monash.edu/medicine/base/about/clinics/nutrition-exercise-clinic] * 18:45 Steph's study on the role of high vs low FODMAP intake shortly before exercise stress * 24:45 high FODMAP diet increased severity, but not incidents of symptoms * 25:30 the effects of exercise on the gut – independent of FODMAP intake * 28:30 sympathetic vs parasympathetic response effect on the gut * 31:45 a deeper dive into the thermal effects on digestion and GI distress * 37:30 an athlete case study * 42:30 more on the Monash Nutrition and Exercise Clinic and the testing they do * 45:00 advice for nutrition in hot races * 46:15 the value of frequent, small doses of carbohydrate in racing and training  * 50:30 what do you do if you have these symptoms and you don't live and Melbourne? You can find Steph at her private practice, Nutrition Strategies [http://www.nutritionstrategies.com.au/] or connect with the rest of the Monash team on their Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/MonashNutrExer]. Her latest paper on FODMAPs and endurance athletes can be found here [https://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/10.1139/apnm-2019-0187?fbclid=IwAR35sQU2IL5kjNbLNmZddnXCRiyHmtExxwVBS75h_7j3j-_DxnuSg-tJ_y0&#.XbO2xfZuJPZ].