Asker Jeukendrup4 min readDo ketone esters spare glycogen and improve performance?Ketones have been touted as this magic supplement that results in extra-ordinary performances. Is it really a magic bullet?
Asker Jeukendrup3 min read120 grams of carbohydrate per hour in mountain marathon runnersIs it possible to ingest 120 grams of carbohydrate every hour? Mountain marathon runners tested it!
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readBeta alanine supplementationBeta-alanine has become a “must-have” supplement for many athletes, but does the science support the hype?
Asker Jeukendrup19 min readIs game changers game changing or is it sensationalism?Photo by Rustic Vegan on Unsplash Game Changers The last few weeks I have been bombarded with questions about the documentary Game...
Asker Jeukendrup2 min readEnhancing sleep through nutritionSleep is vital for physiological and psychological functions that may be particularly important to athletes. Nutrition can influence sleep q
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readSame training - greater effect!Would it not be great if you could take a supplement that makes your training more effective?
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readEffects of dietary supplements on adaptations to endurance trainingSupplements such as sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, beetroot juice, and caffeine might improve the adaptation to training
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readPersonalised sports nutritionMany agree that the future of nutrition is personalised nutrition. There are different levels of personalisation, some that have been used f
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readMental fatigue in sport- what is it and how do we recover from it?Can mental fatigue affect physical performance? and if so is there something e can do about this?
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readAllergy testingHome tests for allergies are cheap and really available. But are they useful and reliable?
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readThe sweet taste of success: Fructose for recovery in multi-stage racesResynthesis of liver and muscle glycogen respond differently to different types of carbohydrate. This may have implications for performance.
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readIs low carb low carb?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
Asker Jeukendrup5 min readThe role of energy density in weight managementEnergy density is an important concept in weight management.
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readBreakfast is not real and breakfast skippers do not existThe seemingly mythical status of breakfast stems from age-old tales of reduced appetite later in the day and legendary feats such as...
Asker Jeukendrup5 min readMyth busting: the alkaline dietAn alkaline diet, alkaline water, alkalising supplements are often promoted in the lay press as “healthy”. But what is the evidence?
Asker Jeukendrup7 min readWhat you can eat and do to reduce becoming infected with respiratory pathogens like the corona virusAn immediate concern of everyone at the moment is the risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus and as it is still winter in the...
Asker Jeukendrup5 min readZwift and my nutrition planThe corona virus has changed the way many people exercise. Many cyclists and runners have resorted to Zwift for their training. Zwift...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readCan peppermint improve performance in the heat?Menthol (peppermint) is known for its familiar perceived cooling effect and fresh sensation in the mouth and nose. But can it also improve p
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readIs everyone who eats and drinks, a nutrition expert?If you shout something loud enough, and with enough confidence, people will listen. Read more about the Dunning Kruger effect.
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readWhat is better? Frequent sips or larger amounts of drinks during running?Carbohydrate intake during exercise can enhance endurance exercise performance. but should it be frequent sips or less regular larger amount
