
Top Episode Replay: CARBS, FATS, SALTS & BRAINS - with Professor Tim Noakes and Paul Laursen
Training Science Podcast
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Salt, Science, and Sports Nutrition
This chapter explores the contentious debates in sports nutrition, particularly around the role of salt and hydration in athletic performance. It discusses historical research on salt intake, challenges prevailing notions about carbohydrate necessity, and highlights the body's adaptability to sodium levels during intense exercise. The conversation further emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices while advocating for a balanced approach to diet and exercise, especially for endurance athletes and older adults.
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