Creatine Supplementation and Healthy Ageing
With increasing age muscle strength, lean/muscle mass and functional ability decline. This is commonly referred to as sarcopenia....
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Asker Jeukendrup
5 min
Does REDs exist?
“Does REDs exist?” is the title of a paper we recently published (1). After many years assuming REDs was based on a solid evidence base,...
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Scott Forbes
5 min
Does creatine help or hinder endurance performance?
One of the most researched supplements on the market is creatine. Creatine combined with strength training has been shown to consistently...
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Devin McCarthy
4 min
Do ketone supplements improve athletic performance?
Ketone ester supplements continue to receive attention from athletes for their claimed potential to enhance endurance exercise...
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Asker Jeukendrup
4 min
The myth of switching to fat metabolism
There are countless times I have watched sports on TV and commentators provide their insights on the regulation of fuel use. “And then...
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Does a high protein intake increase cardiovascular disease risk?
More protein is often considered better. Here we discuss findings from a study linking a high protein intake to CVD risk?
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Nicola Guess
10 min
Essential tips for using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
In a series of previous blogs on mysportscience, the role of blood glucose was discussed and we highlighted what insights Continuous...
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Jorn Trommelen
4 min
Rethinking protein intake needs
Current sports nutrition guidelines recommend distributing protein intake in multiple equal meals throughout the day (1). This concept of...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Are extreme glycogen loading protocols necessary?
Glycogen is essential for high intensity exercise performance. A review concluded that elevated glycogen concentration can improve...
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Asker Jeukendrup
3 min
Does collagen strengthen connective tissue in muscle?
In previous blogs we have discussed the role of protein intake for muscle protein synthesis. However, muscle contains many different...
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Asker Jeukendrup
3 min
Is fructose bad for health?
Fructose can constitute a substantial energy source in the human diet. It is a dispensable (non-essential) nutrient, and no adverse...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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The optimal ratio of carbohydrates
In 2003, we discovered that certain combinations of carbohydrate could be absorbed faster in a sports setting. Before this discovery it...
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Does dehydration reduce performance?
The question of whether mild dehydration (~2-3% body mass loss) really affects athletic performance is crucial. While several studies...
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Iron infusion or injection for athletes
Iron deficiency is a prevalent issue among athletes, which can significantly affect training consistency and performance if left...
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Brent Ruby
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Wildland firefighters: a special breed of athletes
It's 4:30 AM as the laces of the thick soled fire boots are tightened. The only light comes from a headlamp and the inside of the tent is...
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How can CGM be used?
CGM is a tool that can give us insights into “blood glucose” in real time! Although we must understand the limitations and be wary of not...
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Are continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) accurate?
People often ask us: “Are continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) accurate?” Our simple answer will typically be "yes", particularly if we are...
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Oxygenated water
Oxygenated water has been a topic of interest for many years. Products appear on the market with impressive claims about health and...
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Is CGM a fuel gauge?
Wouldn’t it be great to have a tool that measures how much fuel is left in your tank, just like a car has a fuel gauge? This would allow...
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CGM in sport
Continuous glucose monitoring (or CGM) is a body-worn “wearable” device that measures and displays interstitial sugar (glucose) levels....
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