3 Reasons Why Prebiotics & Probiotics Are Great for Runners
It would be an understatement to say that supplementation is important for healthy runners.
All of us can gain an edge by stacking supplements and spending time measuring their many benefits. But what about pre/probiotics? I know I’m preaching to the choir when I praise pre/probiotics and their benefits for everyday gastrointestinal function and health. But apart from their general benefits, did you know that combining prebiotics with probiotics can actually make you a better runner? There has been a considerable buzz around gut health and maintaining a diverse culture of microbiota in the stomach and truth is, you’d also be undercutting your performance as a runner if you skipped out on pre/probiotic supplements.
Probiotic Pro Tip: Take a Prebiotic
There are many foods that are high in probiotics (like yogurt or kefir), but getting adequate amounts is much easier and more efficient through powders and capsules. Prebiotics are used as an energy source for probiotics, helping them grow and perform at maximum capacity. My go-to probiotic is from Kibow Biotech, bar none. Their Kibow Flora™is great! So is Kibow Fortis®, a multi-fiber prebiotic. Itis my personal favorite because I like having the option to choose between powder or capsule for my daily dosage. Make sure to use Kibow Fortis® with Kibow Flora™ so it can better help digestion and boost energy among its other benefits. Is your curiosity piqued? If so, let’s dive a little deeper into pre/probiotics overall.How Can Probiotics Improve Your Running?
You may be scratching your head at this point: what does a healthy gut have to do with running performance? Really, it comes down to the following reasons:- They can minimize the incidence of leaky gut syndrome, which can negatively affect your health and overall running performance. For those with IBS, probiotics can make an unpleasant run a great experience
- Heavy periods of training require extra energy to recover from. Supplementing with probiotics can boost the immune system’s defenses.
- If you commonly have to navigate nagging allergies during your runs, probiotics can help combat the symptoms.