Defecation enhances cerebral perfusion and delays fatigue in elite triathletes
Background Rectal distension increases regulatory burden to autonomic nervous system in the brain. Purpose To determine the effect of rectal defecation on endurance performance and blood supply to the prefrontal brain and sub-navel regions of elite triathletes. Methods Thirteen elite triathletes com...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-12-01
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Series: | Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2023.2206380 |