Widely regarded as one of the toughest triathlons on the planet, the Ironman Worlds sees the world\u2019s top long-distance triathletes competing in temperatures that can exceed 40\u00b0C (104\u00b0F) on certain parts of the course, and in sometimes 90% humidity.<\/div>\n\n

These unique conditions will enable the researchers to examine the relationship between exercise and the gut microbiome at the peak of physiological extremes.<\/div>\n

How does endurance sport affect your digestive system?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>Are gut bacteria the secret to qualifying for the Ironman World Championship?<\/strong><\/h2>\nBy examining how the gut microbiota respond to such a stimulus, how this response is influenced by probiotic supplementation, and the relationship between our gut microbiota and race performance and GI distress, this study will answer a number of important questions that will be essential in optimising human performance, and possibly your future spot in Kona.<\/div>\n
Our digestive tract contains ~40 trillion bacteria (also known as our gut microbiota) that play an important role in many aspects of our health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
Relevant to athletes, our gut microbiota can influence race performance by regulating energy production and utilisation as well as modifying our risk for gastrointestinal distress<\/a><\/strong> (e.g., bloating or nausea).<\/p>\n
How to take part in the study<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you are competing at this year\u2019s Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, and would like to get involved, please complete this brief survey: https:\/\/forms.gle\/fzntinqLBm1aKF9x7<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If you have any questions, please contact study coordinators Dr. John Molphy (J.Molphy@ljmu.ac.uk<\/a>) or Dr. Greg Grosicki (ggrosicki@georgiasouthern.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n
Top image:<\/strong>\u00a0Nils Nilsen\/Ironman via Getty Images<\/p>\n
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