Supplements That May Help Your Body Handle Exercising in the Heat

Two new studies suggest plant compounds and probiotics may reduce heart rate, inflammation, and gut damage during hot-weather exercise.
Supplements That May Help Your Body Handle Exercising in the Heat
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As the summer weather warms, exercising in the heat is no small feat—it can put serious stress on your body, from raising your core temperature to triggering inflammation and gut issues.

However, new research suggests that certain dietary supplements, such as plant compounds and probiotics, might help athletes and active folks better tolerate the burn of hot weather.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.