Iron infusion or injection for athletes
Iron deficiency is a prevalent issue among athletes, which can significantly affect training consistency and performance if left...
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Alan McCubbin
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How much sodium do I need?
In this series of blog posts we’ve discussed what sodium is, what it does in the body, how it’s lost in sweat, and how to quantify those...
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Alan McCubbin
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Sweat testing
In previous blogs we’ve discussed what sodium is and how it might be helpful during exercise. We’ve also discussed that the amount of...
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Alan McCubbin
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Is sodium in sweat simply a reflection of the salt in your diet?
In previous blogs we’ve discussed what sodium is and how it might be helpful during exercise. We’ve also discussed that the amount of...
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Alan McCubbin
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Can sodium help performance?
In previous blogs we’ve discussed what sodium is and how it might be helpful during exercise. In this article, Dr Alan McCubbin will take...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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The role of sodium during exercise
Sodium is said to be important for athletes, and different arguments are used to explain why it is so essential. We will dive into the...
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Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read
What is sodium?
Sodium is the most talked about electrolyte... it is often talked about in relation to hydration but what exactly is it and what exactly...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Electrolytes under investigation
There are many discussions in sport, and people disagree on many topics, but one thing everyone seems to accept as common knowledge is...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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The myth of superfoods
Superfoods are everywhere but what are they? It turns out that it is just a marketing term for foods with high nutrient densities.
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Peter Peeling
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Timing of iron intake: Tips to maximise absorption
Iron plays an important role in several exercise-relevant processes such as red blood cell production, and energy metabolism, whilst also...
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Caroline Tarnowski
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Preventing and treating an iron deficiency
How to prevent or treat iron deficiency. Iron is critical to performance and thus we must make sure we do not develop a deficiency.
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Caroline Tarnowski
5 min read
Are my iron levels affecting my performance?
What is iron deficiency? How common is it? whom is at risk and how can you measure it?
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Sports beer for athletes
There's nothing like a cool pint after exercise on a warm day. But is this a good idea?
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