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    Why science does not "prove" anything
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 6 min

    Why science does not "prove" anything

    We often read that science has “proven” something…. However, for a scientist this is an immediate red flag, as we should never use the...
    371 views
    Top 10 blogs on Mysportscience
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Top 10 blogs on Mysportscience

    Mysportscience was created to help convert the complexities of sports science and sports nutrition into practical implications for...
    2,832 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,...
    2,228 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...
    3,524 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...
    5,165 views
    Does the gut microbiota play a role in exercise performance? Part 1
    Alex Mohr
    • 7 min

    Does the gut microbiota play a role in exercise performance? Part 1

    Most of the microorganisms that live on and inside us are contained in our digestive tract with increasing concentrations generally found...
    4,378 views
    Why nutrition labels are not useful for athletes
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Why nutrition labels are not useful for athletes

    This blog is about current nutrition labels on sports nutrition products and why they are not helpful for athletes. Nutrition labels may...
    4,583 views
    How to fuel for a marathon
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 13 min

    How to fuel for a marathon

    Marathon runners are starting to pay more and more attention to their nutrition. No one ever questions the importance of training, yet...
    11,547 views
    The myth of superfoods
    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.
    5,641 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.
    9,622 views
    What are the effects of low energy availability on health and performance?
    Jose Areta
    • 4 min

    What are the effects of low energy availability on health and performance?

    In a previous blog-post we defined what energy availability is and what typically is considered to be ‘low energy availability’ (LEA)....
    2,683 views
    How can you treat or prevent cramps?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    How can you treat or prevent cramps?

    Muscle cramps during exercise can drastically affect performance and are a common problem amongst endurance athletes. These cramps are...
    4,122 views
    Mastermind - Round 2
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Mastermind - Round 2

    Do you want total your sports nutrition business to the next level? Do you want to Continue to learn? Do you want to know more about the...
    835 views
    What causes an athlete’s leaky gut?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 5 min

    What causes an athlete’s leaky gut?

    The intestine is responsible for absorption of nutrients but also to keep large molecules and germs out of our bodies. It has been...
    3,619 views
    What is low energy availability in athletes?
    Jose Areta
    • 4 min

    What is low energy availability in athletes?

    What are the ‘relative energy deficiency in sport’ (RED-S), the ‘athlete triad’ and low energy availability? Definition of concepts and...
    4,453 views
    Low bone density in cyclists
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Low bone density in cyclists

    There is accumulating evidence to suggest that most elite cyclists have lower bone mineral density values compared with non-elite cyclists.
    2,978 views
    Will women outperform men in ultra-endurance events?
    Ollie Odell
    • 5 min

    Will women outperform men in ultra-endurance events?

    An interesting review (1) was published recently re-igniting the discussion whether women will ever outperform men in ultra-endurance...
    5,040 views
    Preventing and managing gut issues
    Ricardo Costa
    • 5 min

    Preventing and managing gut issues

    It is now well accepted that gut complaints during and after exercise are a common issues amongst athletes (Read more here). The primary...
    3,896 views
    Milking it, can lactose be useful in sports nutrition?
    Ollie Odell
    • 3 min

    Milking it, can lactose be useful in sports nutrition?

    Lactose is a sugar found in milk. Is this type of carbohydrate a good source ion energy during exercise? This blog looks at the results...
    3,114 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,...
    6,291 views
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