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    30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS NUTRITION AS A RESEARCHER, EDUCATOR, PRACTITIONER, CONSULTANT AND ATHLETE 

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    Why is performance in the heat decreased?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Why is performance in the heat decreased?

    It is generally accepted that aerobic exercise capacity in hot conditions. But why does performance decrease?
    7,436 views
    Can caffeine improve absorption of carbs?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Can caffeine improve absorption of carbs?

    Caffeine may help in the absorption of carbohydrate and this could be another way caffeine can improve performance. What does the literature
    8,677 views
    How intestinal absorption adapts to diet and the implications
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 2 min

    How intestinal absorption adapts to diet and the implications

    The capacity of the intestine to absorb carbohydrate is dependent on carb intake in the diet. How does the gut adapt and what are the practi
    6,954 views
    Training the gut for athletes
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Training the gut for athletes

    I remember that many years ago a review paper was published with the title: Is the gut an athletic organ? It hinted to the fact that...
    15,399 views
    Intake of English Premier League soccer players
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 2 min

    Intake of English Premier League soccer players

    In a recent publication by Liam Anderson from Liverpool John Moores University and colleagues unique insights in English Premier League...
    6,335 views
    LCHF diets and performance in elite athletes
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    LCHF diets and performance in elite athletes

    The topic of low carbohydrate high fat diets (LCHF) or ketogenic diets for athletes is still hotly debated. I posted some thoughts in a...
    20,357 views
    Carb loading: what is new?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Carb loading: what is new?

    Carb loading has been a popular practice for athletes in the days leading up to an event. What is the best way to carb load?
    9,333 views
    New position statement on Nutrition and Athletic Performance
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    New position statement on Nutrition and Athletic Performance

    New and revised position statement by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada & the American College of Sports Medicine
    7,278 views
    Nutrition for a half distance triathlon
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 5 min

    Nutrition for a half distance triathlon

    For a half distance triathlon (70.3) or other 4 to 7 hour event, nutrition can be an incredibly important factor.
    4,086 views
    Foodfight: high fat versus high carb
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Foodfight: high fat versus high carb

    The low carb group shouts, “carbohydrate is bad”, while the high carbohydrate group, you shout “you must carboload”!
    9,751 views
    Effects of carbohydrate in team- and skill sports
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 2 min

    Effects of carbohydrate in team- and skill sports

    We just published a new paper in the Journal Nutrients that addresses the role of carbohydrate for team sports.
    2,249 views
    6 Ways to "train-low"
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    6 Ways to "train-low"

    Training low has received quite a bit of attention recently. The purpose of this blog is to give an overview of the methods available.
    10,219 views