A common nutrition strategy to reduce the risk of diarrhoea during exercise is to:

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Consuming a pre-event meal 2-4 hrs pre-exercise that is easy to digest, low fibre, low fat and low-moderate protein is the best strategy to reduce the risk of diarrhoea during exercise. This allows for adequate time for the meal to be digested and reduces the amount of potential irritants in the digestive system. High fibre or residue diets can increase the risk of diarrhoea during exercise, while taking Imodium is not a recommended routine practice. Eating close to exercise can also increase the risk of gastrointestinal discomfort during exercise.

A Common Nutrition Strategy to Reduce the Risk of Diarrhoea