Is Gluten Bad for Athletes

Meanwhile athletes who choose the gluten-free diet

Why do athletes avoid gluten?

The rationale behind why many athletes follow gluten-free diets is basically to ease unappealing digestive symptoms during competition. Improved digestion leads to improved absorption of nutrients, which can then translate into improved performance.

Should athletes go gluten-free?

Simply put, for athletes who do not have gluten sensitivity, a gluten-free diet has no impact on performance.