Athletes, Diets, and the Microbiome

All aboard the magic school bus into the gut microbiome!

In this episode of Your Diet Sucks, Zoë and Kylee trace the origins of the human microbiome and explore how gut bacteria impact athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. We dig into Zoë’s own microbiome results (yes, it gets personal at the microbial level!) while unpacking the latest research on gut health and endurance sports.

We also tackle one of the biggest issues runners face: GI distress during training and racing. From common culprits to lesser-known triggers, we share what athletes can actually do to support gut health — and why you probably don’t need to chug gallons of kombucha to keep your stomach happy.

If you’ve ever wondered how your gut influences your running, this episode breaks it all down in science-backed, approachable terms.