
We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast
For current and aspiring sports and exercise nutritionists! The Institute of Performance Nutrition's We Do Science podcast, hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, features a wide variety of leading guest experts (elite practitioners and scientists) with expertise in sport and exercise nutrition, and related fields relevant to real-world practice.
Latest episodes

Oct 23, 2015 • 50min
Episode 68 - 'Beta Alanine Supplementation and Performance' with Abbie Smith-Ryan PhD & Craig Sale PhD
Episode 68 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Beta Alanine Supplementation & Performance' with Abbie Smith-Ryan PhD, University of North Carolina, USA - and Professor Craig Sale, Nottingham Trent University, UK. In this session we get into:Mechanisms and Use of Beta Alanine Supplementation OverviewCarnosine & BufferingBeta Alanine Supplementation StrategiesSafety of Beta AlanineEffects of Beta Alanine on Exercise PerformanceCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Oct 5, 2015 • 43min
Episode 67 - 'Protein Ingestion Before Sleep & Muscle Mass' with Professor Luc van Loon
Episode 67 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Protein Ingestion Before Sleep & Muscle Mass' with Professor Luc van Loon, Maastricht University, Netherlands. In this session we get into:Protein Balance OverviewProtein Ingestion Before Sleep & Muscle Protein Synthesis RatesProtein Ingestion Before Sleep & Overnight Recovery From ExerciseProtein Ingestion Before Before Sleep & SarcopeniaPractical StrategiesCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Oct 2, 2015 • 55min
Episode 66 - 'Diabetes: Nutrition & Exercise' with Duane Mellor PhD RD
Episode 66 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Diabetes: Nutrition & Exercise' with Duane Mellor PhD RD, University of Nottingham, UK. In this session we get into:What is DiabetesPrevalence of DiabetesObsessions with InsulinNutritional Influences on DiabetesExercise Influences on DiabetesRecommendations for Athletes and Active People with DiabetesWhen to refer to medical specialistsCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Sep 7, 2015 • 1h 3min
Episode 65 - 'Precision Nutrition Coaching' with John Berardi PhD CSCS
Episode 65 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Precision Nutrition Coaching' with John Berardi PhD CSCS, www.PrecisionNutrition.com. In this session we get into:Key Elements to Successful Nutrition CoachingAchieving GoalsPractice Based CoachingSmart PracticesTranslating Science Into ResultsTreating Clients Like AdultsFeeding the Frog Before The Monkey (will make sense when you listen)Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Aug 20, 2015 • 54min
Episode 64 - 'Nutrigenomics & Personalised Sports Nutrition' with Nanci Guest PhD(c) RD CSCS
Episode 64 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrigenomics and Personalised Sports Nutrition' with Nanci Guest PhD(c) MSc RD CSCS, University of Toronto, Canada. In this session we get into:What is NutrigenomicsNutrigenomics and Athletic PerformanceResponders / Non Responders - A Case for Nutrigenomic Testing?Genetic Testing & Potential for Influencing InterventionsPersonalised Nutrition: Are We There Yet?Nutrigenomic ResearchNutrigenomics and Potential Influence on Body CompositionNutrigenomics and Caffeine's Influence on Individual PerformanceNutrigenomic Testing pros, cons and downright abuseCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Aug 10, 2015 • 1h 2min
Episode 63 - 'Probiotics and Athletes' with Professor David Pyne
Episode 63 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Probiotics and Athletes' with Profesor David Pyne, Australian Institute of Sport. In this session we get into:What are ProbioticsWhat are PrebioticsClinical and Physiological Effects in AthletesProbiotics and Immune ModulationProbiotics and Gut HealthLeaky GutProbiotic SupplementationCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Aug 7, 2015 • 56min
Episode 62 - 'Fat Oxidation, Exercise & Insulin Sensitivity' with Scott Robinson PhD(c) and Gareth Wallis PhD
Episode 62 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Fat Oxidation, Exercise & Insulin Sensitivity' with Scott Robinson PhD(c) and Gareth Wallis PhD, University of Birmingham School of Exercise & Sport Sciences, UK. In this session we get into:Relevance of Fat Oxidation in Health and PerformanceExercise & Fat OxidationDiet and Fat OxidationFat Oxidation, VO2 and Insulin Sensitivity24hr Chamber Studies vs Single Exercise Bout StudiesEnergy Balance vs Fat BalanceWhy 'Fat Burning' is not neccessarily Body Fat LossCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jul 16, 2015 • 1h 8min
Episode 61 - 'Periodization Theory and Application' with Anthony Turner PhD MSc CSCS*D
Episode 61 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Periodization Theory and Application' with Anthony Turner PhD MSc CSCS*D, Middlesex University, London. In this session we get into:Periodization in Strength and ConditioningRecovery, Adaptation & Managing Stress in AthletesPeriodization TheoryPeriodization ModelsApplied PeriodizationIntegrated PeriodizationCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jul 14, 2015 • 1h 6min
Episode 60 - 'Bone Health and Performance' with Professor Craig Sale
Episode 60 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Bone Health and Performance' with Professor Craig Sale, Nottingham Trent University. In this session we get into:Bone Struture and FunctionNormal and Abnormal BoneBone Health and PerformanceStress FracturesBone and other Injury Risks in AthletesFactors Influencing Bone Health: Genetics, Mechanical, Hormonal, NutritionalAcid-Ash HypothesisSupplements and BoneAssessing Bone Health StatusCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

Jul 8, 2015 • 56min
Episode 59 - 'Oversciencing and Marginal Gains in Elite Sport' with Marco Cardinale PhD
Episode 59 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Oversciencing and Marginal Gains in Elite Sport' with Marco Cardinale PhD, Aspire Academy, Qatar and former Head of Sports Science and Research of the British Olympic Association. In this session we get into:Science in SportOversciencing in Elite SportMarginal Gains & Mastering BasicsImportance of Coaching Skills for Applied Sports ScientistsRoutes to becoming a Performance ScientistCheckout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com