Low FODMAP diets as a dietary prescription for reducing exercise-induced gastrointestinal symptoms during endurance exercise

It is well established that endurance exercise can disrupt gastrointestinal integrity and function, which may lead to systemic immune responses and exercise-associated gastrointestinal symptoms (Ex-GIS), a condition referred to as exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome (EIGS). Many endurance athletes report Ex-GIS during competitions, varying from mild discomfort to severe. Many of the Ex-GIS experienced by athletes, including abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, and/or a change in stool consistency, are similar to those reported by people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).