'we Do Science' - The Guru Performance Podcast

Episode 176 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sport Supplements and the Athlete's Gut" with Dr Patrick Wilson RD PhD (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA).Discussion Topics Include:Why a well-functioning gut is a key, albeit sometimes overlooked, contributor to athlete performance and healthSupplements purported to enhance gut function with exercise (probiotics, glutamine, bovine colostrum, other potential GI barrier enhancers, ginger)Supplements that cause gut symptoms (carbohydrate, caffeine, sodium bicarbonate, exogenous ketones)The evidence and effectiveness of supplements vs marketing and hypePodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Sport Supplements and the Athlete’s Gut: A ReviewRelated Podcast Episodes:#143: "The Athlete’s Gut" with Patrick Wilson RD PhD#155: "Probiotic Supplementation and Athletes" with Jamie Pugh PhD#135: "