Stress Is a Nutritional Variable

Stress is not just mental — it is biochemical.

Training, transport, handling, weather, and racing itself all elevate stress hormones. These hormones directly affect:

  • Digestion
  • Nutrient absorption
  • Energy utilization
  • Recovery speed

Ignoring stress while focusing only on feed composition is a mistake.

A performance-focused feeding approach accounts for stress by:

  • Supporting recovery windows
  • Avoiding constant overload
  • Matching nutrition to workload intensity

This is why rigid “one-size-fits-all” feeding plans often fail under real racing conditions.


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