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    Ice slush: effects, benefits and evidence
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 5 min

    Ice slush: effects, benefits and evidence

    Ice slush, or slurry, is a very low temperature (0-1 °C) drink made with blended ice and liquids. Although popular as ‘slushies’ and...
    1,062 views
    Making weight in sport
    Carl Langan-Evens
    • 4 min

    Making weight in sport

    Making weight is a global term for the targeted reduction of body mass, which is purported to enhance performance in aesthetic,...
    2,553 views
    Do athletes need fish oil supplements?
    Nathan Lewis
    • 4 min

    Do athletes need fish oil supplements?

    In a previous blog we covered briefly what fish oil is and what omega 3 fatty acids are. We also looked at some health claims. Here we...
    3,945 views
    Fish oil: what is it?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Fish oil: what is it?

    Fish oil is a dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to various health effects. Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in...
    2,747 views
    Top 5 protein metabolism publications by Kevin Tipton
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 6 min

    Top 5 protein metabolism publications by Kevin Tipton

    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...
    5,542 views
    Creatine and its effects on performance
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 5 min

    Creatine and its effects on performance

    This post describes the effects of creatine on performance. It is simply a summary of current scientific understanding.
    10,194 views
    Does overtraining  reduce mitochondrial function and glucose tolerance?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Does overtraining reduce mitochondrial function and glucose tolerance?

    A recent paper (1) studied how a progressively increasing training program affected various measures of health and performance. It...
    3,336 views
    What causes muscle cramps in exercise?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 5 min

    What causes muscle cramps in exercise?

    Muscle cramping during exercise is a common problem among athletes that involves sudden, involuntary and painful muscle contraction...
    10,059 views
    Recovery for the endurance athlete with Type 1 Diabetes
    Sam Scott
    • 4 min

    Recovery for the endurance athlete with Type 1 Diabetes

    Many people living with type 1 diabetes live an active lifestyle, and there are numerous examples of individuals achieving incredible...
    2,189 views
    Cannabidiol (CBD): Claims, risks and unanswered questions
    Graeme Close and Andreas Kasper
    • 6 min

    Cannabidiol (CBD): Claims, risks and unanswered questions

    Background Cannabis is a herbaceous plant that is perhaps best known for its role as a recreational drug. There is however growing...
    3,260 views
    Timing of iron intake: Tips to maximise absorption
    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...
    6,715 views
    Presleep protein does not make you gain fat
    Mike Ormsbee
    • 3 min

    Presleep protein does not make you gain fat

    guest blog by: Michael J. Ormsbee, Lillie Renteria, and Casey Greenwalt. Most people believe eating before sleep makes you accumulate fat...
    8,767 views
    HMB magic muscle building supplement or waste of money?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 5 min

    HMB magic muscle building supplement or waste of money?

    β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (or HMB) is a popular muscle building supplement. HMB is a metabolite derived from the essential amino acid...
    22,387 views
    Can omega 3s “muscle in” on protein synthesis rates?
    Olly Witard
    • 4 min

    Can omega 3s “muscle in” on protein synthesis rates?

    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...
    6,391 views
    Preventing jet lag
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Preventing jet lag

    Jet lag can be a problem for athletes who travel across time zones. Excessive fatigue and disturbances of the athlete's body clock can...
    1,712 views
    Improving sleep for recovery
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Improving sleep for recovery

    Sleep is essential for recovery of the brain and body, yet many athletes have problems falling asleep or may wake up during the night,...
    6,413 views
    UEFA expert group statement on nutrition
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    UEFA expert group statement on nutrition

    The UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football (1) has now been published. After many months of hard work, a sizeable...
    8,683 views
    What is whey protein?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    What is whey protein?

    We hear so much about whey: “The ideal protein for recovery”, “the optimal protein for muscle building”, “the best protein for athletes”....
    10,169 views
    Risks of supplement use
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Risks of supplement use

    Supplements may have benefits in certain situations but they also come with risks. What are the risks and how can we mitigate them?
    7,497 views
    Nutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 6 min

    Nutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour

    10 reasons why I think the nutrition strategy at JumboVisma is unique and successful.
    15,020 views
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