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198: Expert Edition: Dr Nicky Keay, ‘RED-S, Hormones health & performance’

The Physical Performance Show

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The Disadvantages of Reds

There's still a bit of controversy about the person. There is still sort of an old school camp that is just saying old female athlete triad and there isn't evidence for males. But I am seeing pretty, you know, very frequently. Male cyclists, male runners. There are plenty of them that are displaying reds right and restricting what they're eating. Not in a good way in their bone health or testosterone to low end of normal. So we need to have to recognize that. It does enter some awkward conversations. You do have to ask about morning erections. That's the equivalent of having natural cycles in women. They can just put it on a bit of paper. And

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