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Spring Energy - Nutrition Integrity and Transparency #226

Jun 1, 2024
01:48:28

Our Research for Essentials for Ultrarunning team discuss the recent Spring Energy debacle.
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Stephanie Howe-https://trainright.com/coaches/stephanie-howe/
Nick Tiller-https://skepticalinquirer.org
Jim Rutberg-https://trainright.com/coaches/jim-rutberg/

Join Coach Jason Koop, Stephanie Howe, Nick Tiller, and Jim Rutberg on this episode of the KoopCast as they discuss lab results that reveal significant nutritional discrepancies in Spring Energy products, the implications for consumers and retailers, and the company's widely criticized response. Covering detailed product assessments and broader ethical discussions in sports nutrition, this episode offers valuable insights into product development, crisis communication, and the importance of transparency and accurate nutrition labeling.

Introduction to the Controversy
The Nutrition Lab Analysis
Initial Findings and Reactions
Spring Energy's Statement
Reactions from the Running Community
Broader Implications and Discussion
The Path Forward

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