
Microbes
Elite athletes’ poop may hold clues to boosting metabolism
In a small study, mice given fecal transplants from elite cyclists and soccer players had higher levels of glycogen, a key energy source.
By Alex Viveros
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In a small study, mice given fecal transplants from elite cyclists and soccer players had higher levels of glycogen, a key energy source.
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