The omega-3 index measures EPA plus DHA in red blood cells. Athletes average 4.4%, and fish oil lowers heart rate and oxygen cost but has not been shown to improve endurance performance.

Fish oil is often recommended after injury. This blog looks at what the studies show for muscle loss during immobilisation, muscle soreness and concussion.

Most athletes believe they're food sensitive, but only 1 in 100 reacts in allergy testing. Learn why IgG tests don't work and what you should be doing if you experience symptoms.

Home tests for food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies are often promoted but do they give the right answer?

Prevalence estimates for supplement use in athletes commonly range from about 40% to 70%, depending on the sport, the competitive level, the age and sex of the group. It also depends on methodology; how the survey was done. Most athletes and coaches ask the question: does it work? That is a reasonable question, and for a small number of supplements we can answer it well, although it is hardly ever a "yes" or "no", it is usually a answer that is more like “maybe but it depends

Few ideas in sports nutrition have had the staying power of the “anabolic window”. Finish training, and you have a brief window of opportunity to consume protein. Miss that window and the recovery response is blunted, adaptation is compromised, and the session somehow counts for less. It is one of the most repeated ideas in applied sports nutrition. This blog highlights that the anabolic window is also one of the most misunderstood concepts in sports nutrition. The importance

The question of "Which types of protein are best for athletes?" is no longer limited to which protein source produces the largest acute stimulation of muscle protein synthesis. In contemporary sports nutrition there is also a second question: "can protein choices that support recovery and adaptation also be more sustainable?" This matters because diet is a major contributor to environmental impact. Estimates often place diet at roughly 20 to 30 percent of annual greenhouse ga

Is more protein better for muscle building? Is there a window of opportunity? What are the protein recommendations for athletes