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

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

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

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

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.

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

In recent years there has been a growing interest in so-called ‘functional foods’. One of these is tart cherry juice.

What are probiotics? What are their benefits? Can they help to prevent illness?

There is no question that caffeine can improve endurance performance. But what if you take it late in exercise? Does it still work?

Have we found a new magic substrate (fuel) for the muscle or is it all hype?

Spirulina and chlorella are popular supplements but do they work for athletes?

Nitric oxide (NO) is a very small but very important molecule in the human body. It plays a crucial role in many processes in the body.

A nutrition supplement is, as the name indicates, supposed to “supplement” the diet, not replace the diet or become the main goal

A popular nutrition supplement with claims to help weight loss and fat burning is the seaweed extract fucoxanthin

Here is an interview with one of the greatest physiologists in the United Kingdom - Professor Andrew Jones, now Associate Dean Research in t

More benefits from beetroot juice? Let's explore some recent findings by Professor Andrew Jones

It is incredibly common that more attention is paid to supplements than to a healthy balanced diet.

Beta-alanine has rapidly become a very popular supplement amongst competitive athletes in a wide range of sports.

This blog explains the scientific reasons as to why protein is important for endurance athletes.

What is a protein? What are the different types? Which type is best?