Episode 143 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition‘s We Do Science podcast! In this episode, Laurent Bannock discuss The Athlete’s Gut with Dr Patrick Wilson RD PhD (Old Dominion University, USA).

Discussion topics include:

• Overview of gut function and effects of exercise: gut anatomy and physiology and relevant symptoms of dysfunction
• Nutrition and the athlete’s gut: macronutrients, energy, fluids / hydration, sodium, training the gut, supplements
• Psychology and the athlete’s gut: stress and anxiety

Key paper(s) discussed / referred to:

• The Athlete’s Gut