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Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
The Science Behind Race Day Illness and Nutrition with Dr. Pfaffenbach | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 502
Nov 21, 2024
Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach, a nutrition expert from Eastern Oregon University, dives into the challenges of gut distress faced by endurance athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt, who recently experienced severe vomiting during a race. He discusses the physiological causes behind gastrointestinal issues and how factors like heat, bike position, and hydration play crucial roles. The conversation also covers nutritional strategies, including the benefits of glutamine and probiotics, highlighting the complexity of individual responses and the importance of tailored nutrition for optimal performance.
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- Intense exercise can severely impact gut function due to blood flow prioritization, leading to various gastrointestinal issues in athletes like vomiting.
- Heat and humidity exacerbate nutrient absorption struggles, showing that individual responses to environmental stressors in races can greatly vary.
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Understanding Gastrointestinal Distress in Endurance Athletes
Intense exercise can lead to gastrointestinal distress for endurance athletes due to decreased blood flow to the gut as the body prioritizes muscles in active use. Factors contributing to this phenomenon include the body’s hormonal response during stress, which promotes vasoconstriction in non-essential areas like the gastrointestinal tract. A track record of issues, such as vomiting, can be linked to these blood flow changes and how individual athletes may respond to varied levels of exertion and environmental conditions. Therefore, understanding one's thresholds and individual gut responses during such exercises is crucial for optimizing performance and preventing distress.
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