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Basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract

Watch the video for a summary of the basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract. For more detail on the duodenum, jejunum and ileum, consider downloading a cross section of the …

Basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract

Watch the video for a summary of the basic anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract. For more detail on the duodenum, jejunum and ileum, consider downloading a cross section of the …

Exercised-induced gastrointestinal syndrome

Watch Ricardo present an overview of exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome, and provide further detail on how it can impact an athlete’s gut and performance. Find out more Consider exploring a schematic …

Importance of hydration pre-exercise

Watch Alan discuss the effect of hydration on gastrointestinal issues during exercise. Key point Starting exercise dehydrated increases gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms when fluid intake does not compensate during the exercise …

The gut microbiota and exercise

In recent years there has been an exponential increase in research into gut microbiota and its health implications. Growing evidence suggests that commensal and pathogenic bacteria, and their metabolic by-products …

Exacerbators and the endurance athlete

Watch Ricardo provide an overview of the different factors that can exacerbate exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome during prolonged exercise, and what can be done to manage the symptoms. Go to Downloads …

The gut microbiota and exercise

In recent years there has been an exponential increase in research into gut microbiota and its health implications. Growing evidence suggests that commensal and pathogenic bacteria, and their metabolic by-products …

Importance of hydration pre-exercise

Watch Alan discuss the effect of hydration on gastrointestinal issues during exercise. Key point Starting exercise dehydrated increases gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms when fluid intake does not compensate during the exercise …

Exacerbators and the endurance athlete

Watch Ricardo provide an overview of the different factors that can exacerbate exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome during prolonged exercise, and what can be done to manage the symptoms. Go to Downloads …

Exercised-induced gastrointestinal syndrome

Watch Ricardo present an overview of exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome, and provide further detail on how it can impact an athlete’s gut and performance. Find out more Consider exploring a schematic …