Performance
Athletic performance, sustained energy, faster recovery — your gut microbiome is the foundation. Elite athletes already understand this. If standard sports nutrition hasn't optimised your performance, there's often a reason.
Your gut does far more than digest food. It's where you absorb nutrients that fuel performance, produce neurotransmitters that drive motivation, and regulate inflammation that affects recovery.
Athletes at every level are realising that gut health isn't just about avoiding stomach issues during training — it's about optimising the entire system that powers performance.
Do you experience...
If several of these resonate, your gut may be limiting your performance.
- Energy that doesn't match your training
- Slower recovery between sessions
- GI distress during exercise
- Frequent illness disrupting training
- Nutrient deficiencies despite good diet
- Performance plateaus without clear cause
Why Progurt Works When Others Haven't
Three problems with standard sports nutrition — and how MEND addresses each one.
More Supplements
You can have the perfect supplement stack, but if your gut isn't absorbing nutrients properly, you're not getting full value from what you consume.
Better Absorption
A healthy gut lining and balanced microbiome means better nutrient uptake from food and supplements — getting more from what you already consume.
Pushing Through
Training creates inflammation. Without proper recovery support, you accumulate damage faster than you can repair. Overtraining syndrome often has a gut component.
Supporting Recovery
Human-origin bacteria help regulate inflammatory responses, supporting the recovery process that's essential for adaptation and performance gains.
Macro Focus
Most sports nutrition focuses on macros, timing, and supplements — while ignoring the system that processes everything you consume.
Gut Foundation
Your gut bacteria influence how efficiently you convert food to usable energy. Some bacterial populations even produce compounds that directly fuel muscle cells.
Common Misconception
"I eat clean and take supplements, so my gut is fine" — Intense training actually stresses the gut. Many athletes have compromised gut function precisely because of their training load.
Your Recommended Starting Point
Based on performance concerns, we recommend starting with Gentle Reset.
Why this bundle:
- Optimises nutrient absorption for training
- Supports recovery and inflammation regulation
- Human-origin bacteria for better gut communication
- Foundation for sustained performance gains
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I take Progurt around training?
Most athletes find taking Progurt away from intense training works best — either first thing in the morning or before bed. This allows the bacteria to establish without the stress of exercise-induced blood flow changes in the gut.
Will this help with GI distress during exercise?
Many athletes experience reduced GI symptoms as their microbiome rebalances. The gut lining support from the MEND protocol helps address the permeability issues that often cause exercise-related GI distress.
How long before I notice performance changes?
Initial improvements in digestion and energy often appear within 2-3 weeks. Recovery and performance benefits typically become noticeable after 4-8 weeks of consistent use, as the microbiome shifts toward a more athletic profile.
Can I use this with my current supplements?
Yes. Progurt is complementary to most sports nutrition. In fact, a healthy gut often improves absorption of other supplements you're taking. We recommend establishing the Progurt protocol first, then adding back other supplements.
Is this suitable for endurance vs strength athletes?
Both. Gut health supports the energy systems, recovery processes, and immune function relevant to all types of athletic performance. The specific benefits you notice may differ based on your training style.
Will this interfere with my race day nutrition?
No — in fact, it may help. A healthier gut is better able to process race day fuelling. Many athletes find improved tolerance for gels, drinks, and other race nutrition after gut restoration.
Ready to optimise your performance from the gut?
Start with Gentle Reset — building the microbiome foundation for athletic performance.
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have distinctly different microbiome compositions. The gut-performance link is real science.