ABSTRACT
Intestinal Absorption.....................................................................................121 4.5 Exercise and Gastrointestinal Distress .........................................................121 4.6 Summary.......................................................................................................121 References..............................................................................................................123
Ingestion of carbohydrate electrolyte drinks before and during exercise has been shown to help delay the fatigue process. Before the body can utilize the constituents of drink they must be absorbed by the small intestine and transported to the appropriate body pools. The role of the gastrointestinal tract in regulating the absorption of a drink and delivering the nutrients to the circulation is therefore crucial in determining the benefits that can be derived from fluid ingestion.
