On January 9, 2022, Dr Kevin Tipton passed away. I have written a tribute (click here) to describe my stories and memories of many years...

One may find themselves in an energy deficit, that is, eating fewer calories than is required to maintain weight and optimal...

Milk features in the nutrition guidelines in nearly every country in the world. Clearly it has some beneficial attributes, but it also...

Milk and other dairy products are polarising. Some claim it is the best option for recovery, others claim there are detrimental health...

guest blog by: Michael J. Ormsbee, Lillie Renteria, and Casey Greenwalt. Most people believe eating before sleep makes you accumulate fat...

β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (or HMB) is a popular muscle building supplement. HMB is a metabolite derived from the essential amino acid...

There are many claims now that omega-3 fatty acids can optimise muscle building. But what are the claims based on? is there evidence? The...

We hear so much about whey: “The ideal protein for recovery”, “the optimal protein for muscle building”, “the best protein for athletes”....

How important is energy intake when injured. What are the pros and cons of decreasing or increasing intake?

​High protein intakes are considered essential to support the demands of training but can they harm bone development?

The best choice of protein source for building muscle is, without question, a hot topic in Sport Nutrition. Here we discuss animal versus pl

We can ingest a lot of protein and break it down, and digest it, but how much is used for protein synthesis?

Master athletes (40 years and over) may have different nutrition requirements. Especially protein needs may be higher.

BCAAs are a popular supplement with a lot of claims but a closer look reveals that evidence isn't actually strong.

Nutrition influences the adaptive response of training. But can you use muscle markers to inform training and nutrition recommendations?

Milk is often replaced by "fancy" new versions of milk because it is "better" or "healthier". Which milk is better? Is there evidence?

An interview with Prof Kevin Tipton on protein intake guidelines for athletes.

Most athletes easily exceed the recommendations for daily protein intake. How much is optimal per meal?

A summary of Keith Baar discussing the tendon, which is much less researched than muscle.

A summary of when 3 experts in the field of nutrition presented on: Nutrition for recovery from injury.