We are learning more and more about the importance of the microbiome and the links with various diseases. However, the consumer is...

In a previous blog we explored how underrepresented women are in scientific research and we recommended that we need more studies in...

In one of the early blogs on mysportscience, we discussed how many athletes start building a pyramid from the top without a solid...

Caffeine is considered one of the few performance-enhancing supplements that can truly elicit an ergogenic effect. There is a large body...

Insects have arisen as the latest novel protein source. In addition, more and more insects have been approved over the recent years by...

Good nutrition choices can support the health and performance of footballers, whereby the intake, type, quantity and timing of foods,...

Ashwaganda is a supplement that is extracted from the root of the Ashwaganda plant. Ashwaganda (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian...

Sodium bicarbonate is a household product commonly known as baking soda that many may be familiar with. What some may not know is that...

One year ago, a very good friend and respected colleague passed away, way too young. Kevin Tipton was loved by many and had a great...

Below are the 5 most popular blogs on mysportscience.com in 2022! Click the title to read... 1. Kevin Tipton will never be forgotten At...

Besides blogs here, we have an extensive list of lectures and mini courses on mysportscienceacademy.com. These lectures are usually...

Ketone esters have received a lot of attention amongst elite athletes but also in the media. We covered the potential role of ketones in...

Should we heat our muscles after exercise to stimulate muscle growth? In a recent blog (see blog post) we discussed some of the research...

You have probably seen footage of well-built athletes such as Usain Bolt, Anthony Joshua, or Cristiano Ronaldo that have immersed (parts...

Protein synthesis underpins adaptations of muscle mass, muscle strength, and all other adaptations to training. Protein quality can be an...

Sleep is generally accepted as a focal part of the recovery process for athletes and believed to be important to performance. Many...

Dietary protein is essential to support muscle maintenance or growth. In previous blogs (1 and 2) we addressed the significance of the...

This questions has been around for many years and even made it to the movie Rocky. No studies were available to confirm or dismiss this...

Ice slush, or slurry, is a very low temperature (0-1 °C) drink made with blended ice and liquids. Although popular as ‘slushies’ and...

In this series of blog posts, we’ve discussed what is meant by the ‘electrolytes’, that are promoted in sports nutrition products. We’ve...