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Hi,
I agree that high-carb fueling delivers significant advantages in endurance sports. However, using gels has a potential downside, affecting performance and well-being. And I don’t want to ignore it.
We can all see high-carb products like gels contributing to smashing records. But all the high-fives and fist bumps can hide the harm they can do.
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Not all the sugars in the GI tract get metabolized during training or racing. Some make it to the small intestine hours after finishing.
The overflow of sugar in the small intestine potentially creates small leaks in the gastrointestinal (GI) lining. This compromises your body’s primary defense against toxic and infectious substances in the GI tract.
The detrimental increase in gut permeability, often dubbed “leaky gut,” can cause 🤢 GI discomfort and unpleasant issues. But it can also contribute to autoimmune diseases, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and a long list of other potentially serious outcomes.
And the heavier your 🏃 training load and reliance on high-carb fueling, the more likely you are to suffer from leaky gut syndrome.
Fortunately, I’ve found a reliable defense against this onslaught.
Protect Your Gut Lining
I don’t want to suffer even the least serious issues that can sprout from a damaged gut lining. No sir.
Fortunately, I’ve been having great success with SwissRX Gut Defense.
Gut Defense’s L-glutamine base seals the gaps in the gut lining that sugar overload can cause. This also allows toxins to pass through instead of being absorbed.
SwissRX Gut Defense includes aloe vera leaf gel extract to soothe inflamed gut tissues. Finally, it contains zinc, vitamin A and licorice root extract, which all support the gut lining and immune function.
How to Use Gut Defense
I rely on SwissRX Gut Defense, taking it daily during heavy training. During periods of easier training, I cut it back to two to three times per week. It’s never let me down.
Gut Defense is also a great way to bolster your gut while traveling for training camps or races. Take it one to two days before and then one to two days afterwards.
For the ultimate in gut optimization, combine SwissRX Gut Defense with VNella.
Keep downing your favorite gels, but PROTECT your gut with SwissRX Gut Defense.
Stay fueled, stay healthy.
-Matt
Founder
The Feed.
Reference links:
Sugar and “leaky gut”
Microbiome in disease and pathology
L-glutamine gut protection
Aloe vera gel and gut inflammation
Zinc and immune function
Licorice root extract and gut lining
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