Why Your Physiology Loves Going Back to the Basics w/ Sam Miller, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #759
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Maintain Gut Health to Prevent Dysbiosis
Stomach acidity and regular gut motility are crucial for preventing dysbiosis and maintaining gut health. Insufficient bowel movements can cause digestive disruptions by allowing contents to stagnate. In athletes, intense training without proper recovery or nutrition may lead to increased intestinal permeability, commonly known as leaky gut. Engaging in extreme dietary practices, such as contest preparation or weight cutting, without expert guidance raises the risk of hormonal changes and gut dysfunction. Over time, these issues can affect the immune system, potentially leading to conditions like Hashimoto's in women and low testosterone in men.
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