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The Running Explained Podcast

s3/e43 Gut Health for Runners with Kylee Van Horn, RND (@flynutrition3)

Nov 16, 2023
Sports dietitian Kylee Van Horn discusses gut health for runners, including supporting good gut health, the gut microbiome, signals for training balance, nutritional training, signs of poor gut health, and more. Kylee Van Horn is an endurance sports dietitian and founder of Flynutrition.
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  • Good gut health is crucial for endurance athletes as it affects their overall performance, including the absorption of micronutrients and tolerance of fuel and fluids.
  • Evaluating gut health involves assessing the functioning of the gastrointestinal system, the balance of bacteria in the microbiome, and the presence of inflammation, all of which impact an athlete's ability to properly absorb and utilize nutrients.

Deep dives

Importance of Gut Health for Endurance Athletes

Gut health is essential for endurance athletes as it affects their overall performance. Good gut health allows for better absorption of micronutrients, tolerance of fuel and fluids, and proper functioning of the gastrointestinal system. Gut health is crucial because it impacts an athlete's ability to function optimally. Issues such as stomach pain, diarrhea, gas, and bloating can disrupt training and races. Endurance athletes often experience gut health problems like nausea, vomiting, urgency, and stomach pain. Chronic low ferritin levels, which affect iron stores, can also be related to gut health. It is important to address gut health issues and seek guidance from professionals with expertise in nutrition and gastrointestinal health.

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