Defecation enhances cerebral perfusion and delays fatigue in elite triathletes

• Main Authors: Chen-Chan Wei (Author), Giancarlo Condello (Author), Ai-Lun Yang (Author), Szu-Hsien Yu (Author), Yi-Hung Liao (Author), Chung-Yu Chen (Author), Chi-Chieh Hsu (Author), Chi-Yang Huang (Author), Chia-Hua Kuo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Rectal distension increases regulatory burden to autonomic nervous system in the brain. Purpose To determine the effect of rectal defecation on endurance performance and blood supply to the prefrontal brain and sub-navel regions of elite triathletes. Methods Thirteen elite triathletes com...