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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Alan McCubbin
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Sweat testing
In previous blogs we’ve discussed what sodium is and how it might be helpful during exercise. We’ve also discussed that the amount of...
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Alan McCubbin
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Is sodium in sweat simply a reflection of the salt in your diet?
In previous blogs we’ve discussed what sodium is and how it might be helpful during exercise. We’ve also discussed that the amount of...
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Alan McCubbin
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Can sodium help performance?
In previous blogs we’ve discussed what sodium is and how it might be helpful during exercise. In this article, Dr Alan McCubbin will take...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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How much do you sweat and how much sodium do you lose?
Sweating is an important cooling mechanism in most sporting conditions. So the most important thing you lose when you sweat is heat!...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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The roles of other electrolytes
In a previous blog we discussed what electrolytes are and what sodium is. We also discussed the role of sodium in a little more detail....
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Why science does not "prove" anything
We often read that science has “proven” something…. However, for a scientist this is an immediate red flag, as we should never use the...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Top 10 blogs on Mysportscience
Mysportscience was created to help convert the complexities of sports science and sports nutrition into practical implications for...
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Carl Langan-Evens
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Making weight in sport
Making weight is a global term for the targeted reduction of body mass, which is purported to enhance performance in aesthetic,...
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Nathan Lewis
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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
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Top 5 protein metabolism publications by Kevin Tipton
On January 9, 2022, Dr Kevin Tipton passed away. I have written a tribute (click here) to describe my stories and memories of many years...
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Alex Mohr
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Does the gut microbiota play a role in exercise performance? Part 1
Most of the microorganisms that live on and inside us are contained in our digestive tract with increasing concentrations generally found...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Why nutrition labels are not useful for athletes
This blog is about current nutrition labels on sports nutrition products and why they are not helpful for athletes. Nutrition labels may...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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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Asker Jeukendrup
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The myth of superfoods
Superfoods are everywhere but what are they? It turns out that it is just a marketing term for foods with high nutrient densities.
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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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Jose Areta
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What are the effects of low energy availability on health and performance?
In a previous blog-post we defined what energy availability is and what typically is considered to be ‘low energy availability’ (LEA)....
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Asker Jeukendrup
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How can you treat or prevent cramps?
Muscle cramps during exercise can drastically affect performance and are a common problem amongst endurance athletes. These cramps are...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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Mastermind - Round 2
Do you want total your sports nutrition business to the next level? Do you want to Continue to learn? Do you want to know more about the...
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Asker Jeukendrup
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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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