Jet lag can be a problem for athletes who travel across time zones. Excessive fatigue and disturbances of the athlete's body clock can...

Sleep is essential for recovery of the brain and body, yet many athletes have problems falling asleep or may wake up during the night,...

The UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football (1) has now been published. After many months of hard work, a sizeable...

We hear so much about whey: “The ideal protein for recovery”, “the optimal protein for muscle building”, “the best protein for athletes”....

Supplements may have benefits in certain situations but they also come with risks. What are the risks and how can we mitigate them?

10 reasons why I think the nutrition strategy at JumboVisma is unique and successful.

Can mental fatigue affect physical performance? and if so is there something e can do about this?

Sleep is vital for physiological and psychological functions that may be particularly important to athletes.

Supplements such as sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, beetroot juice, and caffeine might improve the adaptation to training

Would it not be great if you could take a supplement that makes your training more effective?

Resynthesis of liver and muscle glycogen respond differently to different types of carbohydrate. This may have implications for performance.

Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? A recent meta-analysis suggests that this might be one of the myths in nutrition.

​High protein intakes are considered essential to support the demands of training but can they harm bone development?

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the use of antioxidants. Read about the facts, informed by a lecture from the world expert Scott

We can ingest a lot of protein and break it down, and digest it, but how much is used for protein synthesis?

BCAAs are a popular supplement with a lot of claims but a closer look reveals that evidence isn't actually strong.

Sleep is generally recognised as a critical factor in athlete’s performance. Sleep is thought to affect both physiological and cognitive fun

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.

Milk is often replaced by "fancy" new versions of milk because it is "better" or "healthier". Which milk is better? Is there evidence?

Tart cherry juice has become increasingly popular as a recovery aid and the scientific evidence seems to be growing. I caught up with Profes