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From race-day stomach issues to creatine’s cognitive claims and the hierarchy of muscle-building proteins, these three new studies unpack the evidence behind some of the biggest questions in performance nutrition....
Does beet juice help you perform beyond endurance? Can olive oil protect physical function as we age? And, can mango reduce training-related inflammation? These three new studies examine how diet-based...
These three studies explore whether antioxidants help or hinder training adaptation, how energy drinks may be affecting sleep and diet quality in young athletes, and whether extra carbs actually drive...
Not all supplements are created equal, and the research makes that clearer every year. These three studies look at which supplements actually move the needle for cyclists, whether leucine can...
Nutrition affects far more than just performance, and these three studies explore whether creatine truly poses any safety risks, whether beetroot supports brain health over time, and how overall diet...
Creatine is one of the most researched and effective supplements available, but recent claims promoting daily “megadoses” of 20g or more aren’t supported by the science. Creatine works by saturating...
These three studies dig into what creatine actually does in the short and long term: from how quickly it starts to work, to whether it affects sleep, performance, cognition, and...
Fueling mistakes are still common in endurance sports. These three studies examine whether the timing of carbohydrate intake affects performance or gut comfort, whether sodium bicarbonate meaningfully improves running performance,...
Napping, blood flow restriction training, and spicy foods—which of these actually improve your athletic performance? This week, we’re exploring how a 90-minute nap can positively impact performance, how blood flow...
Motivation gets you started, but habits keep you consistent. Backed by neuroscience, this post breaks down how athletes can turn training into an automatic routine that sticks. Learn how habits...
Hydration and fueling mistakes are still common in endurance sports. These three studies look at whether mineral-rich deep-sea water can speed recovery, the danger of overhydrating and what to watch...
These three studies cover some of the biggest myths in strength sports—from whether long-term creatine use is truly safe, to how much weight you can realistically cut without hurting performance,...