Nutrition

Creatine for runners – Does it work?

Creatine supplementation does improve performance for certain types of endurance sport, but runners have to make some tricky trade-offs.

TB-500 for injury recovery – Should I take it?

Patients sometimes ask me “Will TB-500 help my injury to heal quicker?” and then I have to explain to them that it is not a clever idea.

SARMs for bigger muscles – The ugly trade-offs of this anabolic agent

We look at research into the safety of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), a controversial group of muscle building supplements.

Tendon repair supplements – What does the research say?

Are tendon repair supplements a fad, or do they really help you to recover quicker from your tendon injury? We take a look at the research.

Beetroot juice benefits for running performance – Fact or fad?

We take a look at the research into the benefits of beetroot juice for athletic performance.

Anti-inflammatory drugs for muscle pain and injuries – Why you should think twice

Drawbacks of using anti-inflammatories for muscle pain, whether it’s for an injury or to deal with muscle soreness during or after sport.

How to use protein for post-run recovery and injury healing

We take a look at the research into using protein for recovery after running and to speed up injury healing.

What is the best way to replace fluids after exercise?

You may think that the answer to this question is rather obvious….drink lots of water. Well, it is and it isn’t. It is important to get...

Easy 3-step test to know whether you are drinking enough water

Most people, when asked how much fluid they should drink in a day, will say 6 to 8 glasses. This is also the message being shouted out in...

Sports and Vitamin D – Injury prevention and performance

Researchers have started investigating Vitamin D's influence on athletic performance and injury prevention.

Why do older athletes lose muscle strength? - Strategies to help maintain muscle strength

What causes muscle loss as you age, and can anything be done about it?

Multi-day racing: To caffeine or not to caffeine?

Exciting new research has just been published on the effect caffeine can have on athletic performance over several days.