{"id":2584,"date":"2018-01-11T03:48:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T03:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insyncphysio.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-avoid-gastrointestinal-problems-during-exercise\/"},"modified":"2018-01-11T03:48:00","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T03:48:00","slug":"how-to-avoid-gastrointestinal-problems-during-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insyncphysio.com\/food\/how-to-avoid-gastrointestinal-problems-during-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Gastrointestinal Problems During Exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"

What should I eat or drink when exercising?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Many gastrointestinal (GI) problems can occur even if one trys to avoid eating before or during exercise. Studies suggest that approximately 30-50% of athletes experience some type of gastrointestinal issue that can impair performance and delay recovery.<\/span><\/div>\n

The three main causes of GI problems:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
1) Physiological<\/span><\/div>\n
2) <\/span><\/span>Mechanical<\/span><\/div>\n
3) <\/span> <\/span><\/span>Nutritional<\/span><\/div>\n
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During intense exercise, especially when dehydrated, blood flow to the intestines is reduced. This is believed to be one of the main factors leading to the development of GI symptoms.<\/span><\/div>\n

General Symptoms:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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