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
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
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
- 3 min
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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