Are electrolytes important for athletes?
In this series of blog posts, we’ve discussed what is meant by the ‘electrolytes’, that are promoted in sports nutrition products. We’ve...
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Alan McCubbin
- 4 min
How much sodium do I need?
In this series of blog posts we’ve discussed what sodium is, what it does in the body, how it’s lost in sweat, and how to quantify those...
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Asker Jeukendrup
- 4 min
The role of sodium during exercise
Sodium is said to be important for athletes, and different arguments are used to explain why it is so essential. We will dive into the...
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Asker Jeukendrup
- 4 min
What is sodium?
Sodium is the most talked about electrolyte... it is often talked about in relation to hydration but what exactly is it and what exactly...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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.
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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?
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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?
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