Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care September 2009 PMID 19535976

The impact of physical exercise on the gastrointestinal tract.

Erick Prado de Oliveira, Roberto Carlos Burini

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Discussions on the publication revolve around practical strategies such as timing meals and using anti-acids to reduce gastrointestinal issues during strenuous exercise. The tone is informative and straightforward, emphasizing manageable solutions over theoretical or controversial topics, which explains the moderate scores across the dimensions.

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Physical exercise can have both protective and harmful effects on the gastrointestinal tract, with mild-to-moderate intensity exercises promoting health and acute strenuous exercise potentially causing severe symptoms.
One quarter to one half of elite athletes experience gastrointestinal issues affecting their performance, often due to factors like altered gut motility and dehydration.
Strenuous activity and dehydration are major contributors to symptoms like nausea and abdominal pain, which are more prevalent in running compared to other endurance sports, especially among elite athletes.

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RT @AshMD_1: This phenomenon can be minimized by using an anti-acid 1-2 hours or not eating large portions 2-4 hours before high intensity…

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Ash, MD

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This phenomenon can be minimized by using an anti-acid 1-2 hours or not eating large portions 2-4 hours before high intensity exercise. https://t.co/9kJOogsRRC

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