It's time to talk about an incredibly important but very complex topic: endurance training/racing and gut health. The gut is an extremely important aspect of performance and overall health, so what are some things we can do to support it?
Coaches Joey and Charlotte are back to discuss a crucial yet overlooked aspect of both performance and wellness: gut health.
Our gut undoubtedly takes a hit when we go out there and work hard. We’re pumping our bodies full of much needed fuel (carbohydrates) and hydration hour after hour, which takes a toll on our gut as it digests and absorbs the nutrients, so we have to ensure we’re taking care of it.
You may be wondering, what products can I take to help with that? We’re going to chat through a few different options that can help keep you fueled up with a happy gut day after day below. However, our gastrointestinal (GI) tracts are complex and individualized places. It may take some tinkering to find the right mix of products to keep your gut healthy. Below are just a few to get you started:
SwissRX Gut Defense and Gut Health
SwissRX Gut Defense packs a huge punch. With ingredients like L-glutamine and N-acetyl D-glucosamine, these ingredients may help reduce inflammation in your gut and may aid in the repair process too. L-glutamine is also great for muscle building and preservation!
SwissRX Gut Health is another fantastic product in the gut protection space. It contains immunoglobulin G ( IgG), which may aid in protecting the lining of your gastrointestinal tract, keeping it healthy and strong training session after training session.
If you’re not a huge fan of powdered supplements that you mix with water or milk, we’d recommend starting with SwissRX Gut Health, as these are capsules, and go from there. However, if you would like to go all in for a happy gut, these products can be taken together to provide the ultimate gut restoration!
Microbiome Labs MegasporeBiotic
Microbiome Labs is another fantastic brand. They focus on the gut and ensuring it’s given the tools it needs to recover and ensure that from the inside out, we feel our best. They believe that feeling our best truly starts with the gut!
Their MegasporeBiotic is one of our current favorites. With 5 strains of probiotic spores that target different aspects of the gut, this product will ensure that your gut has what it needs to feel its best year round.
If you’re sitting here wondering what the difference is between a probiotic and a probiotic spore, the spores are dormant versions of the bacterial strains that can survive the stomach and make their way into the small intestine to ensure that all areas of your gastrointestinal tract are covered!
Add this probiotic to your routine as a way to keep your gut functioning at the highest level.
If you have any specific questions on this, feel free to reach out to us at coaching@thefeed.com. We’re here for you and ready to get your gut set up for success in your training and racing endeavors.
