Here’s some food for thought: In some ways, you are more bacteria than human. You are host to so many microscopic organisms that if you counted each one, you’d find they equal the number of human cells in your body. Sounds disturbing, but it’s actually a good thing – especially if you’re an athlete.
As scientists discover more about the microorganisms in your body, they’re uncovering important information about how influential it could be to athletes. As it turns out, the balance of bacteria inside of you can have just as much impact on health and performance – if not more – than your genetics. Read on to learn about the potential role the microorganisms in your gut microbiome play in how well you train and race, and ways that you can make the microbiome work harder for you.
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