Gastrointestinal Health in Athletes

Don't let unexpected gut issues derail your training or race day. "GI Health in Athletes: A Practical Guide," authored by Lauren Charlton, MS, RDN, a Registered Sports Dietitian, is your essential resource for navigating the often-overlooked world of gastrointestinal health in athletes.

This comprehensive guide serves as a bridge between scientific understanding and practical application, providing evidence-based strategies for athletes across endurance, team, and mixed-modal sports.

Inside, you'll gain:

• A Deep Dive into Digestive Physiology: Understand how your gut functions and the unique ways exercise impacts its processes.
• Identification of Common GI Symptoms: Learn the "why" behind frequent athletic complaints like nausea, bloating, cramps, and diarrhea, helping you pinpoint and address root causes.
• Actionable Strategies for GI Relief: Implement smart fueling and hydration techniques to mitigate discomfort.
• Gut Training Principles: Discover how to "train your gut" to better tolerate fueling during exercise, just like any other system in your body.
• Management for Diagnosed GI Conditions: Find tailored advice for navigating conditions such as IBS, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and celiac disease, including dietary adjustments and exercise considerations.
• The Impact of RED-S and Stress: Understand the significant influence of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and psychological stress on gut health, along with practical coping mechanisms.
• Race Day and Travel Confidence: Prepare for competition and travel with specific strategies to minimize GI issues on the go.
• The Crucial Role of the Gut Microbiome: Explore the connection between your gut microbiome and athletic performance and learn strategies to optimize its health.
• Long-Term GI Well-being: Discover how to create a sustainable plan for ongoing GI management, supporting both your health and peak athletic performance