When the body prioritises cooling during heat stress, it induces a state of splanchnic hypoperfusion—effectively shunting blood away from the stomach and intestines. This lack of blood flow can compromise the integrity of the intestinal lining, leading to what is colloquially known as ‘leaky gut’
The heat and your gut: what rising temperatures can do to your digestion
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