Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD: Pro Clinic on Supplementation and Biohacking to Boost Strength, Recover Faster, Improve Endurance, and Feel Better

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Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Thomas Cunningham, a medical doctor specializing in supplementation and biohacking, shares insights on optimizing athletic performance and health. He discusses clinical studies on supplements like protein and creatine, detailing their impacts on strength, endurance, and recovery. Listeners learn about the essential roles of vitamin D, magnesium, caffeine, and unique interventions like CO2 tolerance training. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition prior to considering supplementation—providing a pathway for climbers to enhance performance and overall well-being.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Navigating Fear and Optimizing Performance in Climbing

03:46 • 3min

Athletic Supplementation Insights

06:38 • 13min

Essential Supplements for Health and Performance

19:23 • 2min

Climbing Nutrition: Caffeine and Salt Essentials

20:58 • 17min

Enhancing Climbing Performance Through Supplements and Biohacks

37:39 • 4min

In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD covers:

Clinical trials and studies that show the most promise for enhancing performance and health on and off the rock
Supplements and biohacks that range from most-proven to most-fringe
How to boost:
- strength
- endurance
- recovery
- longevity
- focus
- mood
Dosage and frequency recommendations
Non-supplementation interventions, including C02 tolerance training and glucose monitoring

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CHAPTERS:

(10:34) PROTEIN
(13:43) CREATINE
17:50 VITAMIN D & MAGNESIUM
19:25 SALT
23:22 CAFFEINE
28:49 FISH OIL
35:32 BETA ALANINE
45:08 COLLAGEN
51:46 CITRULLINE MALATE
55:29 RHODEIOLA ROSEA
57:34 TESTOSTERONE BOOSTERS
01:03:41 PEPTIDES
01:08:26 ANABOLIC STEROIDS
01:12:59 BREATH WORTH
01:25:25 GLUCOSE MONITOR
01:28:58 VO2 MAX

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Connect with Dr. Cunningham at thomascunninghammd.com

A collection of sources cited by Dr. Cunningham can be found HERE

This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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