ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
An Exploratory Study Investigating the Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Collegiate Division I American Football Athletes.
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- Exploring the gut-exercise link: A systematic review of gastrointestinal disorders in physical activity.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of konjac glucomannan on gastrointestinal symptoms and gut microbiota in athletes with functional constipation: a double-blind randomized controlled trial.European journal of nutrition · 2025Trial
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Sport-Related Concussion: Prevalence and Patterns in a Multi-Cohort Analysis.Nutrients · 2026Article
- The Role of FODMAPs in Sports Nutrition: A Narrative Review and Clinical Implications.Nutrients · 2026Review
- The Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale has a Good Test-Retest Reliability in Well-Trained Athletes With and Without Previously Self-Identified Gastrointestinal Complaints.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2025Article
- Gut Microbiota Composition Positively Correlates with Sports Performance in Competitive Non-Professional Female and Male Runners.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms may limit performance, but their prevalence and impact among team sports athletes is not well-documented. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of GI symptoms in a small sample of collegiate DI American football athletes, using a survey including the Gastrointestinal Symptoms Ratings Scale (GSRS). Forty-six athletes responded to the survey and reported scores for the 15-question GSRS with additional questions about dietary habits and supplement use. A total of 44 athletes were included in the study (45% of the current roster, age: 20.7 ± 1.7 years, 50% Afro-American or black, 39% skill position, 18% NSAIDs use, and 41% reporting protein supplement use); approximately half of the athletes (52%) reported experiencing GI complaints during exercise. Two-thirds of the athletes (61%) reported at least one or more GI symptoms in general, and 50% reported at least four moderate complaints. Seven athletes (16%) reported ≥2 severe GI symptoms with 5-13 moderate complaints. The most reported symptom was stomach pain (39%, n = 17), followed by hunger pain (36%, n = 16). Athletes reporting the use of protein supplements reported a higher GSRS score (22.0 and interquartile range (IQR) 17.0-31.8) vs. athletes not reporting protein use (15.0 and IQR 15.0-19.3),
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