Gut Health for Endurance Athletes: Reduce Inflammation + Boost Brain Health Ep 99

In this episode dedicated to functional nutrition, Coach Chris and her dietetic intern discuss gut health. Our gut is truly our second brain, affecting everything from immunity and inflammation to mood and mental health, with 99% of our DNA coming from our microbiome rather than our human cells.**I'm not loving the audio, but hang tight through the end, as there's some great stories and pearls, AND a gut reset challenge!You'll learn:• The DIGIN framework to gut health. • Identify the five key disruptors of gut health via the STAIN framework. • Why gut health is crucial for immunity and inflammation control. • How the nervous system creates a powerful brain-gut connection, explaining why stress (like trauma) impacts digestion and gut health affects mood• How your gut has its own circadian rhythm, and what to do to support it• The Five R healing framework (Remove, Replace, Re-inoculate, Repair, and Rebalance), that offers a systematic approach to gut healingLearn more about our Longevity Nutrition Coaching program, where you'll get access to this content, plus 20% off nutrition consults, genetic testing, and fee-free gut testing and more at https://www.theenduranceedge.com/longevity Ready to make a season's worth of progress in just one day? Join us for an Ultimate Training Day and receive personalized coaching, hands-on swim, bike, and run instruction, and actionable feedback you can use immediately. Plus, connect with an incredible community of athletes and coaches. Space is intentionally limited to ensure personalized attention, so register early at TheEnduranceEdge.com/camps  Support the show🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨📚 Download our free resources:🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊‍♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃‍♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook