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Nov 13, 2020 • 1h 4min

"Relative Energy Deficiency: Research to Practice" with Dr Nicky Keay

Episode 148 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Relative Energy Deficiency: Research to Practice" with Dr Nicky Keay BA, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP (Honorary Fellow, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Durham University, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Relative Energy Deficiency: an overview and background to RED-sEnergy availability and impact on health and performanceRecognising relative energy deficiency: from the research lab to "real world" practiceRED-s as an issue in female and male athletes, dancers etcDr Keay's recent research on cyclists and dancersPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Infographic. Energy availability: concept, control and consequences in relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) - Keay, Francis BJSM 2019Awareness and indicators of low energy availability in male and female dancers - Keay, Francis, AusDancersOverseas MedRxiv preprint Low energy availability assessed by a sport-specific questionnaire and clinical interview indicative of bone health, endocrine profile and cycling performance in competitive male cyclists - Keay, Francis, Hind BMJ Open Sports and Exercise Medicine 2018Health4Performance - BASEM Educational ResourceRelated Podcast Episodes:#136 - "Energy Availability: From Health to Performance" with Jose Areta PhD#132 - "Nutrition and Athlete Bone Health" with Prof Craig Sale and Dr Kirsty Elliot-Sale#106 - "The Female Athlete" with Dr Kirsty Elliot-SaleCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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Nov 6, 2020 • 1h 14min

"Creatine Myths and Common Questions" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD

Episode 147 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine Myths and Common Questions" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada).Discussion Topics Include:Creatine: a brief overview of the science and the mythsWhy creatine has become such a popular supplementThe evidence base behind creatine use in exercise science and health promotion (i.e. muscle mass, strength and power, age, gender, clinical uses etc)Safety profile of creatine to include risk of kidney damage, water retention etcCreatine Monohydrate vs. other forms off creatineCreatine dosing strategiesPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Common Questions and Misconceptions About Creatine Supplementation: What Does the Evidence Really Show? - JISSN / In Press (will add link when available)International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: creatine supplementation and exercise - JISSNRelated Podcast Episodes:#141 - "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor Darren Candow#73 - 'Creatine for Health & Performance' with Professor Eric Rawson#16 - 'Creatine' with Professor Craig SaleCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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Jul 17, 2020 • 1h

#146 - "CBD for Athletes: Efficacious or Risky Business?" with Professor Graeme Close

Episode 146 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "CBD for Athletes: Efficacious or Risky Business?" with Professor Graeme Close PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).Discussion Topics Include:What is Cannabidiol AKA "CBD"?Why is CBD of interest to athletes?The claims for CBD and the actual evidencePrevalence and rationale for use in sport such as professional rugbyCBD and anti-doping risksPractical advice and warnings on usage of CBDPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:High Prevalence of Cannabidiol (CBD) Use Within 2 Male Professional Rugby Union and League 3 Players: A Quest for Pain Relief and Enhanced 4 Recovery - In pressRelated Podcast Episodes: #111 - "Paper to Podium: Translating Sports Nutrition Research" with Professor Graeme CloseCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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Jun 26, 2020 • 1h 14min

#145 - "Nighttime Feeding: Impact on Body Composition & Performance" with Michael Ormsbee PhD

Episode 145 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nighttime Feeding: Impact on Body Composition & Performance" with Michael Ormsbee PhD (Florida State University, USA).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of nighttime feeding as a dietary strategy for health and performanceEffects of pre-sleep consumption of protein rich meals and snacks on body compositionEffects of pre-sleep consumption of carbohydrate-rich meals and snacks on next-day physical performanceNighttime feeding and potential positive impact on daytime overfeeding behavioursKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Nighttime feeding likely alters morning metabolism but not exercise performance in female athletesTimed-daily ingestion of whey protein and exercise training reduces visceral adipose tissue mass and improves insulin resistance: the PRISE studyLipolysis and Fat Oxidation Are Not Altered with Presleep Compared with Daytime Casein Protein Intake in Resistance-Trained Women The effects of pre-sleep consumption of casein protein on next-morning measures of resting metabolic rate and appetite compared between sedentary pre- and postmenopausal womenRelated Podcast Episodes: #28 - 'Training and Nutrition To Maintain Muscle in Endurance Athletes' with Mike Ormsbee PhD#67 - 'Protein Ingestion Before Sleep & Muscle Mass' with Professor Luc van Loon #127 - "Time Restricted Eating and Exercise" with Evelyn Parr PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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Jun 23, 2020 • 1h 8min

#144 - "Dietary Nitrates and Physical Performance" with Professor Andrew Jones

Episode 144 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Dietary Nitrate and Physical Performance" with Professor Andrew Jones PhD (University of Exeter, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of Nitric Oxide and Dietary Nitrates Dietary Nitrate supplementation as an ergogenic aid Current thinking on mechanisms of action Effects on muscle function and performance Physiological effects of dietary nitrate supplementation in elite and non-elite athletes Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Dietary Nitrate and Physical Performance  Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 54 - 'Dietary Nitrate and Exercise Performance' with Professor Andrew Jones Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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Jun 2, 2020 • 1h 34min

#143 - "The Athlete's Gut" with Patrick Wilson RD PhD

Episode 143 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "The Athlete's Gut" with Dr Patrick Wilson RD PhD (Old Dominion University, USA). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of gut function and effects of exercise: gut anatomy and physiology and relevant symptoms of dysfunction Nutrition and the athlete's gut: macronutrients, energy, fluids / hydration, sodium, training the gut, supplements Psychology and the athlete's gut: stress and anxiety Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: The Athlete's Gut Related Podcast Episodes: #135 - "The Microbiome: Mind the Gap" with Jens Walter PhD and Orla O'Sullivan PhD #117 - "Nutrition and Ultramarathon Running" with Dr Ricardo Costa #70 - 'Nutrition and Metabolism for Endurance Sports' with Professor Asker Jeukendrup #69 - 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson #63 - 'Probiotics and Athletes' with Professor David Pyne Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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May 20, 2020 • 1h 44min

#142 - "Intermittent Dieting: Considerations for the Athlete" with Jackson Peos PhD(c)

Episode 142 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Intermittent Dieting: Considerations for the Athlete" with Jackson Peos PhD(c) (University of Western Australia). Discussion Topics Include: Overview, and research behind, dieting and energy restriction, in physique and performance focussed athletes Adaptive responses to energy restriction Intermittent energy restriction: an overview of effectiveness Impact of energy restriction on body-composition and performance Intermittent vs continuous energy restriction strategies Diet breaks and re-feeds: science and practice Nutrition and training considerations during intermittent fasting Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Intermittent Dieting: Theoretical Considerations for the Athlete Related Podcast Episodes: #127 - "Time Restricted Eating and Exercise" with Evelyn Parr PhD #100 - 'Diets and Body Composition' with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD #84 - 'Impact of Non Exercise Activity' with Professor Dylan Thompson #79 - 'Energy Balance, Imbalance & Interactions' with James Betts PhD #74 - 'Gaining Muscle & Losing Fat in an Energy Deficit' with Professor Stu Phillips Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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May 18, 2020 • 1h 28min

#141 - "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor Darren Candow

Episode 141 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine Monohydrate: Exercise, Sport, and Health Applications" with Professor Darren Candow (University of Regina, Canada). Discussion Topics Include: Creatine Monohydrate: An overview of the research Dietary and supplemental sources of creatine Metabolism and mechanisms of action Creatine as an ergogenic aid: strength, power, muscle hypertrophy, and endurance Creatine and potential roles in injury support / recovery, ageing muscle, bone health, brain function and other health / medical applications Supplemental protocols and safety Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine Related Podcast Episodes: #73 - 'Creatine for Health & Performance' with Professor Eric Rawson #16 - 'Creatine' with Professor Craig Sale Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
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May 13, 2020 • 1h 26min

#140 - "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with James Morehen PhD

Episode 140 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Rugby League: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations" with Dr James Morehen PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK). Discussion Topics Include: Overview of Rugby League Growing, building and repairing elite rugby players: the performance nutritionists perspective Physical demands of a Rugby League player Body composition and function in Rugby Energy expenditure: from lab to pitch Muscle soreness and inflammation: exploring the causes and the solutions Nutrition considerations for rugby league: science to practice Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: GROWING, BUILDING AND REPAING ELITE RUGBY PLAYERS: Nutritional and Energetic Considerations Position specific differences in the anthropometric characteristics of elite European Super League rugby players The Assessment of Total Energy Expenditure During a 14-day 'In-Season' Period of Professional Rugby League Players Using the Doubly Labelled Water Method Muscle glycogen utilisation during Rugby match play: Effects of pre-game carbohydrate Metabolic demands and replenishment of muscle glycogen after a rugby league match simulation protocol Related Podcast Episodes: #125 - "Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise Training" with Rob Morton PhD #124 - "Nutrition and Athlete Immune Health" with Prof Neil Walsh PhD #120 - "American Football: In the Trenches - Performance Nutrition Practice Insights" with Pratik Patel MS RD #83 - 'Monitoring Training Load & Fatigue in Athletes' with Craig Twist PhD #72 - 'Half-Time in Team Sports & Strategies that Influence Performance' with Mark Russell PhD CSCS Check out our ot
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May 9, 2020 • 1h 8min

#139 - "Exercise, Immune Function and Infection Risk" with Dr Richard Simpson

Episode 139 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Exercise, Immune Function and Infection Risk" with Dr Richard Simpson PhD (University of Arizona, USA). Discussion Topics Include: General introduction to exercise immunology and impact of exercise on the immune system Moderate exercise and impact on health promotion Arduous exercise and potential impact on immune suppression The open window hypothesis and infection risk Can exercise affect immune function and infection risk: both sides of the debate Take home messages from the evidence and applied perspectives Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to: Can exercise affect immune function to increase susceptibility to infection? Exercise, Immunity and the COVID-19 Pandemic Related Podcast Episodes: #135 - "The Microbiome: Mind the Gap" with Jens Walter PhD and Orla O'Sullivan PhD #124 - "Nutrition and Athlete Immune Health" with Prof Neil Walsh PhD #121 - "Protein and Endurance Athletes" with Dan Moore PhD #110 - "Nutrition Support for Exercise Induced Injury" with Professor Kevin Tipton #80 - 'Athlete Immune Health' with Professor Neil Walsh #69 - 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson #63 - 'Probiotics and Athletes' with Professor David Pyne #52 - 'Sleep and Performance/Recovery' with Jon Bartlett PhD #44 - 'Nutrition, Physical Activity and Immunity' with Glen Davison PhD Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

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