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...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Mastermind - Round 2
Do you want total your sports nutrition business to the next level? Do you want to Continue to learn? Do you want to know more about the...
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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.
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Ollie Odell
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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...
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Sam Scott
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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...
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Ollie Odell
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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...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Do ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?
Are ketone esters really such a magical supplement?
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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...
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Javier T. Gonzalez
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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.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Why is performance in the heat decreased?
It is generally accepted that aerobic exercise capacity in hot conditions. But why does performance decrease?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Ketogenic diets for athletes
Claims that ketogenic diets improve performance are not based on evidence. There is currently no evidence to support their use.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Timing of caffeine intake in long races
There is no question that caffeine can improve endurance performance. But what if you take it late in exercise? Does it still work?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Nutrition for a cyclosportive
Most feared by most riders, novice or experienced, is running out of energy. This is why fueling is so important.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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.
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