Asker Jeukendrup3 min readTraining the gut for athletesI remember that many years ago a review paper was published with the title: Is the gut an athletic organ? It hinted to the fact that...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readLow FODMAP: A novel tool prevent GI problems?Many athletes, particularly in endurance sport suffer from GI problems. Here Dana Lis discusses a possible role of low FODMAP intake.
Asker Jeukendrup2 min readHow intestinal absorption adapts to diet and the implicationsThe capacity of the intestine to absorb carbohydrate is dependent on carb intake in the diet. How does the gut adapt and what are the practi
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readWhat are FODMAPs?FODMAPs are found in our diet and may contribute to GI problems during exercise. So eliminating them from the diet could be a solution for t
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readCause of gastro-intestinal problems in athletesAt present, the causes of gastrointestinal symptoms are not completely understood (for a summary of symptoms and their prevalence in...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readPrevention of gastro-intestinal problems in athletesThis is the third of a series of 3 posts on gastro-intestinal problems. Unfortunately, GI-problems are very common, especially amongst...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readGastrointestinal complaints in athletesGastro-intestinal complaints are very common amongst endurance athletes. An estimated 30 to 50% of distance runners experience intestinal...
