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 Jeukendrup4 min readBeta alanine supplementationBeta-alanine has become a “must-have” supplement for many athletes, but does the science support the hype?
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 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 Jeukendrup5 min readPre-workout supplements: which ones are the best?Pre-workout supplement: what do they consist off and do they work?
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readVitamin D supplementation guideThis will help to make decisions on vitamin D. When do you recommend vitamin D? and how much?
Asker Jeukendrup4 min readThe truth about BCAABCAAs are a popular supplement with a lot of claims but a closer look reveals that evidence isn't actually strong.
Asker Jeukendrup2 min readVitamin D and performanceA recent study investigated if there is a link between vitamin D status and exercise performance and if sunlight or supplementation can be b
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readNew textbook Sport NutritionSoon the 3rd Edition of the textbook Sport Nutrition by Professor Mike Gleeson and myself will hit the shelves. For the last 18 months we...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readBeta-alanine: the new creatine?Beta-alanine has rapidly become a very popular supplement amongst competitive athletes in a wide range of sports. In 2005 few people had...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min readBeetroot juice improves intermittent exercise and cognitive performanceMore benefits from beetroot juice? In a paper just published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology Professor Andrew Jones and his...
Asker Jeukendrup3 min read3 gels per hour for the marathon?There is no question that carbohydrate is the main fuel for a marathon. There is also no question about the fact that body carbohydrate...