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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Asker Jeukendrup
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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...
Asker Jeukendrup and Mike Riddell
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Sodium bicarbonate, cheap and effective?
Sodium bicarbonate is a household product commonly known as baking soda that many may be familiar with. What some may not know is that...
Bryan Saunders
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Effects of protein during exercise
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...
Asker Jeukendrup
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Low bone density in cyclists
There is accumulating evidence to suggest that most elite cyclists have lower bone mineral density values compared with non-elite cyclists.
Asker Jeukendrup
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Will women outperform men in ultra-endurance events?
An interesting review (1) was published recently re-igniting the discussion whether women will ever outperform men in ultra-endurance...
Ollie Odell
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Importance of exercise for people with diabetes
More and more people with type 1 diabetes are active and there are now a number of individuals living with type 1 diabetes competing at...
Sam Scott
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Milking it, can lactose be useful in sports nutrition?
Lactose is a sugar found in milk. Is this type of carbohydrate a good source ion energy during exercise? This blog looks at the results...
Ollie Odell
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Study shows that caffeine increases fat burning, but does it matter?
In new Spanish study appeared in the European Journal of Nutrition about the role of caffeine and fat burning (oxidation).
Asker Jeukendrup
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Nutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour
10 reasons why I think the nutrition strategy at JumboVisma is unique and successful.
Asker Jeukendrup
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Oral contraceptives and performance
The effect of contraceptive pills are used by female athletes may affect performance. Here the evidence is presented.
Asker Jeukendrup
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Effects of menstrual cycle on performance
What are the effects of menstrual cycle on performance and how should athletes prepare for competition?
Asker Jeukendrup
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Do ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?
Are ketone esters really such a magical supplement?
Asker Jeukendrup
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Zwift and my nutrition plan
The corona virus has changed the way many people exercise. Many cyclists and runners have resorted to Zwift for their training. Zwift...
Asker Jeukendrup
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The sweet taste of success: Fructose for recovery in multi-stage races
Resynthesis of liver and muscle glycogen respond differently to different types of carbohydrate. This may have implications for performance.
Javier T. Gonzalez
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Energy bars, gels or drinks?
Athletes use, drinks, gels, bars, fruits and other forms of carbohydrate. But what is the best way to take carbohydrate?
Asker Jeukendrup
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