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    What is better? A glass of wine or an hour of exercise?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    What is better? A glass of wine or an hour of exercise?

    In a previous blog we discussed a study that suggested that red wine is good for fat burning. Here we will look into the effects of...
    2,211 views
    Can the gut microbiota be trained?
    Alex Mohr
    • 8 min

    Can the gut microbiota be trained?

    Athletes that follow an exercise and dietary regimen usually expect to see a performance benefit for their efforts. Also impacted by these f
    2,810 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
    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...
    2,491 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...
    11,546 views
    Creatine, cognition, and concussion: What does the evidence really show?
    Eric Rawson
    • 3 min

    Creatine, cognition, and concussion: What does the evidence really show?

    Creatine affects muscle but also the brain. Can it be a useful supplement to improve cognitive function or reduce the effects of concussion?
    7,962 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.
    9,621 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
    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...
    3,153 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
    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...
    19,256 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...
    6,284 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
    Contamination of nutrition supplements
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 3 min

    Contamination of nutrition supplements

    Many supplements are manufactured to very high standards, but a significant percentage that are available for purchase, are not.
    5,461 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?
    7,401 views
    Are my iron levels affecting my performance?
    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?
    8,700 views
    Concerns about truth of labelling of supplements and food products
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Concerns about truth of labelling of supplements and food products

    A nutrition supplement may not always contain what you think it contains. Concerns about nutrition labelling of supplements and the...
    2,730 views
    Do ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?
    Asker Jeukendrup
    • 4 min

    Do ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?

    Are ketone esters really such a magical supplement?
    5,254 views
    What you can eat and do to reduce becoming infected with respiratory pathogens like the corona virus
    Michael Gleeson
    • 8 min

    What you can eat and do to reduce becoming infected with respiratory pathogens like the corona virus

    What is the role for nutrition in reducing infections? Can supplements "boost" immunity?
    8,306 views
    Effects of dietary supplements on adaptations to endurance training
    Jeffrey Rothschild and David Bishop
    • 3 min

    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
    9,221 views
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