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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...
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read


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,...
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


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...
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


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”....
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


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?
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


Nutrition for Jumbo Visma in the Tour
10 reasons why I think the nutrition strategy at JumboVisma is unique and successful.
Asker Jeukendrup
6 min read


Mental fatigue in sport- what is it and how do we recover from it?
Can mental fatigue affect physical performance? and if so is there something e can do about this?
Shona Halson
4 min read


Enhancing sleep through nutrition
Sleep is vital for physiological and psychological functions that may be particularly important to athletes.
Shona Halson
2 min read


Effects of dietary supplements on adaptations to endurance training
Supplements such as sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, beetroot juice, and caffeine might improve the adaptation to training
Jeffrey Rothschild and David Bishop
3 min read


Same training - greater effect!
Would it not be great if you could take a supplement that makes your training more effective?
Asker Jeukendrup
3 min read


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.
Javier T. Gonzalez
4 min read


Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? A recent meta-analysis suggests that this might be one of the myths in nutrition.
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


Protein: A harmful or beneficial nutrient for bone?
High protein intakes are considered essential to support the demands of training but can they harm bone development?
Eimear Dolan & Craig Sale
4 min read


Exercise is the best antioxidant
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the use of antioxidants. Read about the facts, informed by a lecture from the world expert Scott
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


How much protein do I need to eat to build muscle?
We can ingest a lot of protein and break it down, and digest it, but how much is used for protein synthesis?
Stuart Phillips
4 min read


The truth about BCAA
BCAAs are a popular supplement with a lot of claims but a closer look reveals that evidence isn't actually strong.
Kevin Tipton
4 min read


Nutrition to improve sleep
Sleep is generally recognised as a critical factor in athlete’s performance. Sleep is thought to affect both physiological and cognitive fun
Asker Jeukendrup
5 min read


Using gelatin to improve performance, prevent injury, and accelerate return to play
New research suggests that we may be able to use gelatin to prevent injury. Here is the how and what by one of the worlds leading experts.
Keith Baar
4 min read


Milk versus milk like beverages
Milk is often replaced by "fancy" new versions of milk because it is "better" or "healthier". Which milk is better? Is there evidence?
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read


How to use tart cherry juice
Tart cherry juice has become increasingly popular as a recovery aid and the scientific evidence seems to be growing. I caught up with Profes
Asker Jeukendrup
4 min read
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