The definition of relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) is that low energy availability (LEA) is the cause of a wide range of...

“Does REDs exist?” is the title of a paper we recently published (1). After many years assuming REDs was based on a solid evidence base,...

Vinegar, and in particular apple cider vinegar, has been linked to a number of positive health effects, as is the case with many...

Carnitine (also known as L-carnitine) is a substance present in relatively high quantities in meat (the Latin word carnis means meat or...

The term “Fat burners” refers to a category of supplements. These supplements are claimed to influence fat metabolism in some way. Fat...

We often see the recommendation that we should use brown sugar over white sugar. We also hear that sugar from fruit is ok, but sugar from...

Making weight is a global term for the targeted reduction of body mass, which is purported to enhance performance in aesthetic,...

One may find themselves in an energy deficit, that is, eating fewer calories than is required to maintain weight and optimal...

This post describes the effects of creatine on performance. It is simply a summary of current scientific understanding.

In a previous blog-post we defined what energy availability is and what typically is considered to be ‘low energy availability’ (LEA)....

What are the ‘relative energy deficiency in sport’ (RED-S), the ‘athlete triad’ and low energy availability? Definition of concepts and...

guest blog by: Michael J. Ormsbee, Lillie Renteria, and Casey Greenwalt. Most people believe eating before sleep makes you accumulate fat...

In new Spanish study appeared in the European Journal of Nutrition about the role of caffeine and fat burning (oxidation).

How valid and reliable are the different techniques to measure body composition? Which method should you choose?

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

How do different methods used to measure body composition compare?

Energy density is an important concept in weight management.

The Tower of Babel would reach into heaven. But this tower could not be completed because of confusion and the fact that workers did not spe

The seemingly mythical status of breakfast stems from age-old tales of reduced appetite later in the day and legendary feats such as...

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