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What are NSAIDs?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are a class of drug that is commonly used (worldwide) to reduce inflammation and pain....
Asker Jeukendrup and Nick Tiller
3 min read


Can apps and gamification increase physical activity?
There are many health benefits of physical activity, including the prevention of chronic diseases and improving longevity. However, the...
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read


Can postbiotics boost athletic performance?
Gut health plays a crucial role in athletic performance, recovery, and immune support, with prebiotics and probiotics often used to...
Ralf Jäger
4 min read


CGM: lessons learned from Para cyclists
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is gaining attention as a tool for optimising dietary counselling in athletes. By providing real-time...
Vera Weijer
4 min read


Going one step further with altitude training or heat training
Although altitude training had been used for many years, the last few years it has become incredibly popular with endurance athletes....
Raphael Faiss
4 min read


Carbohydrate recommendations relative to body weight
When we recommend carbohydrate intake for the day, it is often expressed as grams per kg bodyweight. For example, for most sports this...
Asker Jeukendrup
6 min read


Can we measure low energy availability?
The definition of relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is that low energy availability (LEA) is the cause of a wide range of...
Jose Areta
7 min read


Most popular blogs in 2024
Below are the 5 most popular blogs on mysportscience in 2024! Click the title to read... 1. HMB: a magic supplement? In top spot this...
Archie Belfield and Asker Jeukendrup
2 min read


Busting myths about athlete immunity and low energy availability
In our recent paper, “ Does REDs exist? ”, we raise some important questions about the REDs concept and supporting evidence (1). This...
Neil Walsh
5 min read


Creatine supplementation and healthy ageing
With increasing age muscle strength, lean/muscle mass and functional ability decline. This is commonly referred to as sarcopenia....
Darren Candow
4 min read


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,...
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read


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...
Scott Forbes
5 min read


Do ketone supplements improve athletic performance?
Ketone ester supplements continue to receive attention from athletes for their claimed potential to enhance endurance exercise...
Devin McCarthy
4 min read


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...
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


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?
Archie Belfield and Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read


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...
Nicola Guess
10 min read


Rethinking protein intake needs
Current sports nutrition guidelines recommend distributing protein intake in multiple equal meals throughout the day (1). This concept of...
Jorn Trommelen
4 min read


Are extreme glycogen loading protocols necessary?
Glycogen is essential for high intensity exercise performance. A review concluded that elevated glycogen concentration can improve...
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read


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...
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read


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...
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read
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