The Athlete's Gut 9781948006217, 2019053527, 9781948007108, 194800710X

The Athlete's Gut is an in-depth look at a system that plagues many athletes. This guide offers a much-needed resou

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The Athlete's Gut
 9781948006217, 2019053527, 9781948007108, 194800710X

  • Commentary
  • Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress

Table of contents :
Introduction

Part 1

GUT FUNCTION AND THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE

01Gut Anatomy and Physiology

02The Origins of Gut Symptoms

Part 2

NUTRITION AND THE ATHLETE’S GUT

03Energy

04Carbohydrate

05Fat

06Protein

07Fluid and Hydration

08Sodium

09Training the Gut

10Dietary Supplements

Part 3

PSYCHOLOGY AND THE ATHLETE’S GUT

11Stress and Anxiety

12Managing Stress and Anxiety

Appendix A: Gastrointestinal Disorders

Appendix B: Medications Affecting the Gut

Acknowledgments

Notes

Index

About the Author

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