#49 Dr. Riley Hughes - Gut Microbiome & Sports Performance
In this episode of The Muscle Memoirs Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Riley Hughes to discuss the role of the gut microbiome in sports performance. Dr. Hughes is a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focus is on the interaction between diet, exercise, and the gut microbiome and effects on human health.
Article of Discussion: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6966970/
Timestamps
00:00 Upcoming Q&A
00:35 Background
04:20 What is a "healthy" gut microbiome?
08:58 Bacterial diversity
11:55 Nutrition for improving sports performance and gut health
15:40 Animal protein vs. plant protein
23:25 Does increasing fiber intake offset potential consequences of a high animal protein intake?
25:15 Recommendations for protein and fiber intake
30:10 How does exercise impact the gut microbiome?
34:50 The gut-muscle axis
40:15 Probiotic supplementation
49:05 Fermented foods
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