Sports Dietitians Australia and Ultra Sports Science Foundation Joint Position Statement: A Practitioner Guide to the Prevention and Management of Exercise-Associated Gastrointestinal Perturbations and Symptoms.

ABSTRACT: It is now well-established that exercise can disturb various aspects of gastrointestinal integrity and function. The pathophysiology of these perturbations, termed "exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome (EIGS)," can lead to exercise-associated gastrointestinal symptom (Ex-GIS) inconveniences. EIGS outcomes can impact physical performance and may lead to clinical manifestation warranting medical intervention, as well as systemic responses leading to fatality. Athlete support practitioners seek prevention and management strategies for EIGS and Ex-GIS. This current position statement aimed to critically appraise the role of EIGS and Ex-GIS prevention and management strategies to inform effective evidence-based practice and establish translational application. Intervention strategies with

SUBMITTER: Costa RJS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12106582 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature