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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...

567 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...

1,919 views

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.

1,633 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...

3,067 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...

3,590 views

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,...

4,393 views

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.

3,943 views

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?

6,203 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?

4,372 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...

2,165 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?

4,463 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?

7,546 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

7,188 views

Bryan Saunders

4 min

Beta alanine supplementation

Beta-alanine has become a “must-have” supplement for many athletes, but does the science support the hype?

10,063 views

Can peppermint improve performance in the heat?

Russel Best

3 min

Can peppermint improve performance in the heat?

Menthol (peppermint) is known for its familiar perceived cooling effect and fresh sensation in the mouth and nose. But can it also improve p

5,082 views

Ronald Maughan

4 min

Dietary supplements and elite athletes

A consensus document by experts brought together by the IOC on dietary supplements and elite athletes

6,468 views

Asker Jeukendrup

2 min

Vitamin D and performance

A recent study investigated if there is a link between vitamin D status and exercise performance and if sunlight or supplementation can be b

7,899 views

Asker Jeukendrup

3 min

Vitamin D supplementation guide

This will help to make decisions on vitamin D. When do you recommend vitamin D? and how much?

8,141 views

Is caffeine responsiveness in your genes?

Craig Pickering

4 min

Is caffeine responsiveness in your genes?

Caffeine can improve performance but there seem to be large individual differences in the response. Is this all down to our genes?

4,992 views

Using gelatin to improve performance, prevent injury, and accelerate return to play

Keith Baar

4 min

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.

27,877 views

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30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SPORTS NUTRITION AS A RESEARCHER, EDUCATOR, PRACTITIONER, CONSULTANT AND ATHLETE

What causes an athlete’s leaky gut?

Cannabidiol (CBD): Claims, risks and unanswered questions

Low bone density in cyclists

HMB magic muscle building supplement or waste of money?

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

Improving sleep for recovery

Contamination of nutrition supplements

Risks of supplement use

Are my iron levels affecting my performance?

Concerns about truth of labelling of supplements and food products

Do ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?

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

Effects of dietary supplements on adaptations to endurance training

Beta alanine supplementation

Can peppermint improve performance in the heat?

Dietary supplements and elite athletes

Vitamin D and performance

Vitamin D supplementation guide

Is caffeine responsiveness in your genes?

Using gelatin to improve performance, prevent injury, and accelerate return to play

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