We all keep blaming gluten for mid-run cramps, while these two ingredients eaten 3 hours before are what actually sends us running for a toilet
Gluten takes the blame for runner’s stomach troubles, but sports science reveals the real culprits: fat and fiber eaten too close to exercise. When these slow-digesting nutrients combine with reduced gut blood flow during running, the result is cramping, bloating, and urgency—not gluten sensitivity.