The intestinal barrier protects the host against gut microbes, food antigens, and toxins
present in the gastrointestinal tract. However, gut barrier integrity can be affected by intrinsic …

Background “Exercise‐induced gastrointestinal syndrome” refers to disturbances of
gastrointestinal integrity and function that are common features of strenuous exercise. Aim …

In this overview, we summarize the findings of the literature with regards to physiology and
pathophysiology of ultra-marathon running. The number of ultra-marathon races and the …

Off-road running continues to grow in popularity, with differing event categories existing, and
terminologies are often used interchangeably and without precision. Trail running, mountain …

Abstract Purpose of Review Modulation of the host microbiota through probiotics has been
shown to have beneficial effects on health in the growing body of research. Exercise …

Background Prolonged and strenuous physical exercise increases intestinal permeability,
allowing luminal endotoxins to translocate through the intestinal barrier and reach the …

Exertional heat stress (EHS) disturbs the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract leading to
endotoxaemia and cytokinaemia, which have symptomatic and health implications. This …

Due to gastrointestinal tract adaptability, the study aimed to determine the impact of gut-
training protocol over 2 weeks on gastrointestinal status, blood glucose availability, fuel …

Strenuous exercise is synonymous with disturbing gastrointestinal integrity and function,
subsequently prompting systemic immune responses and exercise-associated …

Endurance-sport athletes have a high incidence of gastrointestinal disorders, compromising
performance and impacting overall health status. An increase in several proinflammatory …