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Probiotics for athletes: worth taking or not?
The gut microbiome is a hot research area, and probiotics are increasingly marketed to athletes for immunity, gut…
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- 5 hours, 43 minutes ago
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Body fat measurements: which method can you trust?
Skinfolds, smart scales, DXA scans: every method gives a number, and they rarely agree. Knowing their limits avoids a…
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- 5 hours, 52 minutes ago
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Gaining muscle as an athlete: how fast is realistic?
Many athletes want to add muscle, for strength, for contact sports, or to reduce injury risk. The process is slower…
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- 5 hours, 52 minutes ago
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Eating well when travelling to competitions
Travel is where good nutrition habits often fall apart: long gaps between meals, unfamiliar food, airport snacks and…
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- 5 hours, 52 minutes ago
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Eating protein before bed: does it help overnight recovery?
Overnight is the longest period without food for most people. Some research suggests a protein snack before sleep can…
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- 5 hours, 52 minutes ago
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Alcohol after training or matches: how much does it hurt recovery?
A few drinks after a match or a race is part of sporting culture. The question is not whether alcohol is ideal for…
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- 5 hours, 53 minutes ago
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Simple daily hydration checks that actually work
You do not need a lab to keep an eye on hydration. A few easy checks give you a decent picture, especially in hot…
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- 5 hours, 53 minutes ago
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Sodium bicarbonate before hard efforts: worth the gut risk?
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) increases the blood's buffering capacity and can help in short, very intense efforts…
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- 5 hours, 53 minutes ago
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Iron absorption: what helps and what blocks it?
Iron deficiency is a real issue for endurance athletes, especially women, vegetarians and those with heavy sweat or…
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- 5 hours, 54 minutes ago
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Magnesium supplements: do athletes actually need them?
Magnesium is often sold to athletes for cramps, sleep and recovery. It does matter for muscle and nerve function, but…
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- 5 hours, 54 minutes ago
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Vitamin D in winter: should athletes test and supplement?
Vitamin D is made in the skin from sunlight, so status often drops in winter, especially at higher latitudes, for…
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- 5 hours, 55 minutes ago
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Omega-3 for athletes: recovery aid or expensive fish oil?
Omega-3 fats (EPA and DHA) are marketed for everything from joint health to faster recovery. The evidence is more…
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- 5 hours, 55 minutes ago
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Protein quality and leucine: does the source matter?
Most athletes now know total protein matters. Fewer think about quality, which mostly comes down to the amino acid…
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- 5 hours, 55 minutes ago
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How many grams of carbs per day for your training load?
Daily carbohydrate needs are not one number. They scale with how much and how hard you train, and getting this wrong is…
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- 5 hours, 56 minutes ago
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Pre-race dinner: what do you eat?
The pasta tradition is a bit overrated: carb loading happens over the last day or two, not in one meal. The night…
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- 8 hours, 3 minutes ago
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Probiotics for athletes: worth taking or not?
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