Episode 69 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson, Loughborough University, UK. In this session we get into:
- Relevance of Immune Function to Athletes
- Causes of Illness in Athletes
- Intensive Training & Effects on Immune Function
- Personal and Travel Hygiene & Immune Health
- Sleep and Immune Function
- Energy balance, Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins
- Vitamin D (and other micronutrients)
- Supplements (that may support immune health, supplements that likely won't)
- Probiotics and Gut Health
- Testing methods
- Practical Guidelines to Maintain Health & Limit Risk of Infection
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We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast