Whenever I see people participating in these crazy speed races, I always wonder what happens to the body and digestive system during the race.
PBS Nova interviewed physiology experts and competitors to find out what happens in the human body, and found that these “athletes” are far better at training their stomachs to relax and stretch than the average person.
Explanation: “The ability to expand the stomach is likely a combination of innate ability and specialized training. But this is similar to those who may have a genetic predisposition to sprint or marathon.
“Their muscle fiber types may be suited for intense, short, ultra-fast racing, or for long, consistent racing. However, you won’t get into the elite groups of either race without training.
As you might imagine, eating all of these foods quickly can interfere with digestion and other gastrointestinal functions.
“Undigested material can remain in the gastrointestinal tract for days, disrupting the gut microbiome. … Ingesting large amounts of food in a short period of time can also cause food to become lodged in the esophagus, waiting to enter the top of the stomach.
“Built-up food can cause vomiting or choking. It can also cause long-term damage to the esophagus and stomach.
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