Beta alanine supplementation
Beta-alanine has become a “must-have” supplement for many athletes, but does the science support the hype?
Same training - greater effect!
Would it not be great if you could take a supplement that makes your training more effective?
Effects of dietary supplements on adaptations to endurance training
Supplements such as sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, beetroot juice, and caffeine might improve the adaptation to training
Can 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
Pre-workout supplements: which ones are the best?
Pre-workout supplement: what do they consist off and do they work?
Vitamin D supplementation guide
This will help to make decisions on vitamin D. When do you recommend vitamin D? and how much?
The truth about BCAA
BCAAs are a popular supplement with a lot of claims but a closer look reveals that evidence isn't actually strong.
Vitamin D and performance
A recent study investigated if there is a link between vitamin D status and exercise performance and if sunlight or supplementation can be b
New textbook Sport Nutrition
Soon the 3rd Edition of the textbook Sport Nutrition by Professor Mike Gleeson and myself will hit the shelves. For the last 18 months we...
Beta-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...
Beetroot juice improves intermittent exercise and cognitive performance
More benefits from beetroot juice? In a paper just published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology Professor Andrew Jones and his...
3 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...






















