Supplements
So long as the dietary fundamentals are in place, the use of sports supplements such as carbohydrate drinks and gels, protein and caffeine can play an important role in boosting performance and aiding recovery.
In this section, you’ll find the most up-to-date scientific information on when to consider supplementation, and how this should fit into an overall dietary plan.”
in Hydration and fuelling on the move, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Solid, gel or liquid? Peak Performance investigates how the choice of carbohydrate format affects performance... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at some intriguing new evidence that better gut health via probiotic use can improve your iron status - a vital nutrient for endurance performance MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Can sodium phosphate improve performance and should endurance athletes consider its use? Andrew Hamilton looks at the evidence MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Immunity, Supplements
Can the use of key vitamins and minerals provide antiviral support against respiratory viruses such as COVID-19? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says, and provides a number of recommendations for athletes (and anyone else) seeking to stay well in these uncertain times MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Peak Performance looks at the evidence for and against the benefits of the herb Rhodiola rosea. Can it enhance performance, and should it be considered for performance enhancement? MORE
in Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Can the ingestion of dissolved hydrogen gas in water enhance endurance performance? Andrew Hamilton looks at what the science says and comes up with a verdict MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on the benefits of antioxidant supplements for athletes. Is it time to ditch the pills? MORE
in High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
The use of sodium bicarbonate to boost high-intensity exercise performance continues to tantalise despite its potential drawbacks. Andrew Hamilton looks at more recent research on our old friend and comes up with promising findings... MORE
in Endurance health and lifestyle, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Up to 80% of sportsmen and women regularly use dietary supplements to enhance sport performance. While the vast majority of these products are safe and legal, there’s worrying evidence that some are not. Andrew Hamilton investigates and provides guidelines for coaches with athletes in their care MORE
in Endurance training, High intensity training, Nutrition for endurance athletes, Supplements
Andrew Hamilton looks at the science of lactate supplementation. Can it really enhance performance? MORE
