Asker Jeukendrup3 minWhat 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...
Alex Mohr8 minCan 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
Nathan Lewis4 minDo 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...
Asker Jeukendrup4 minFish 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...
Asker Jeukendrup13 minHow 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...
Eric Rawson3 minCreatine, 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?
Asker Jeukendrup5 minCreatine and its effects on performance This post describes the effects of creatine on performance. It is simply a summary of current scientific understanding.
Asker Jeukendrup5 minWhat 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...
Graeme Close and Andreas Kasper6 minCannabidiol (CBD): Claims, risks and unanswered questionsBackground Cannabis is a herbaceous plant that is perhaps best known for its role as a recreational drug. There is however growing...
Asker Jeukendrup4 minLow bone density in cyclistsThere is accumulating evidence to suggest that most elite cyclists have lower bone mineral density values compared with non-elite cyclists.
Asker Jeukendrup5 minHMB 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...
Olly Witard4 minCan 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...
Asker Jeukendrup4 minImproving sleep for recoverySleep is essential for recovery of the brain and body, yet many athletes have problems falling asleep or may wake up during the night,...
Asker Jeukendrup3 minContamination of nutrition supplementsMany supplements are manufactured to very high standards, but a significant percentage that are available for purchase, are not.
Asker Jeukendrup4 minRisks of supplement useSupplements may have benefits in certain situations but they also come with risks. What are the risks and how can we mitigate them?
Caroline Tarnowski5 minAre my iron levels affecting my performance?What is iron deficiency? How common is it? whom is at risk and how can you measure it?
Asker Jeukendrup4 minConcerns about truth of labelling of supplements and food productsA nutrition supplement may not always contain what you think it contains. Concerns about nutrition labelling of supplements and the...
Asker Jeukendrup4 minDo ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?Are ketone esters really such a magical supplement?
Michael Gleeson8 minWhat you can eat and do to reduce becoming infected with respiratory pathogens like the corona virusWhat is the role for nutrition in reducing infections? Can supplements "boost" immunity?
Jeffrey Rothschild and David Bishop3 minEffects of dietary supplements on adaptations to endurance trainingSupplements such as sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, beetroot juice, and caffeine might improve the adaptation to training