And while this study targeted those who were 65 and older, O’Toole said the findings are applicable to athletes of all ages as well., which means they’re more prone to inflammation, infection, and leaky gut [syndrome]—meaning there’s greater leakage of contents from their gut into their bloodstream,” he said. A healthy gut microbiome can help mitigate all that.
“People need to realize that they have an internal ecosystem inside them that they have to mind,” he said. “And if you want to maintain this diverse ecosystem, you need a diverse diet.”Danielle specializes in interpreting and reporting the latest health research and also writes and edits in-depth service pieces about fitness, training, and nutrition.
The Mediterranean diet is also quite often recommended for PCOS