This week I am joined by Austin Stout. Austin holds a BSc in Nutrition Science, and he is a Coach & Educator within the physique enhancement world. Through his company Integrated Muscle and Health, Austin has worked with hundreds of competitors, non-competitors and athletes of all ages.In this episode, we dive into the world of gut health, and how it impacts our athletic performance.The topics we discussed included:* The importance of gut microbiota* Why do we need to worry about gut health?* Symptoms to look out for - bloating, distension, gas, cramping* The gut-brain axis* Impact on performance * The role of stress* Foods to eat/avoid* Gender differences* Supplementation/Medication - glutamine, peppermint, probiotics* GI Maps... and much more!If you tune in and enjoy, please take a screenshot and share it to your story, tagging myself and Austin to let us know!--Links:Austin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinst8/?hl=enAustin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/datas7641Austin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austin.stout.12Integrated Muscle & Health: https://integrated-muscle.com--Holly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollydavage/Physique Collective: https://www.physiquecollective.comStupps UK - Use the code HOLLYD to save: https://stupps.uk