This randomized placebo-controlled study with New Zealand black currant extract (taken 2 hours pre-race) shows improved 5-K race time by 38 secondshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/aop/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2023-0029/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2023-0029.xml

Athletes who struggle with weight need to know that weight is far more than a matter of will power. This sobering article suggests endocrine disrupters such as #PFAS can be obesogenic. conscienhealth.org/2023/08/carcin…

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Working with a sport dietitian leads to better nutrition knowledge. This #OpenAccess article looks at the potential impact sport dietitians can have on related outcomes. mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6…

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Vegetarians and vegans, take note: This #NHANES data suggests plant-based diets are associated with osteopenia in the lumbar spine. Be sure to consume adequate protein and calcium! #OpenAccess mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/7…

Thx #ElineLievens for your excellent talk to @PINESOrg members about muscle types and how fatigue can be related to having fast vs slow-twitch fibers.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sm…

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In this study, athletes who believed the (fake) "caffeine supplement" they ingested would help them bench-press more reps did indeed lift more reps with reduced perceived exertion. The placebo effect is real! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37929237/#Open…

Tour de France cyclists who consumed up to 120 g carb/hour were able to bike longer and harder than when they ate about half that amount— and they have crushed records! velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-trai… #VeloMagazine #openaccess

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Does it matter if an athlete ingests carb (120 g/hour) during exercise in the form of beverage, gel, or chomp? No. There's little difference in utilization rates. journals.physiology.org/doi/epdf/10.11…

Studies with beetroot juice in female athletes are limited. In this study comparing 12 female and 14 male athletes, the men—but not the women—were able to perform better during an exercise test: journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.115…

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Athletes who have knee and hip injuries in college tend to be less active in midlife compared to their non-injured peers. Yet another reason to eat wisely to help reduce injury risk: #OpenAccess bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/9/4/e0…

Among women joining the New Zealand Army, those who were blood donors had lower levels of iron stores (serum ferritin). Blood donors take note and carefully choose iron-rich foods if not iron supplements. academic.oup.com/milmed/article… #OpenAccess #KathrynBeck

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Changing the foods you eat can reduce environmental harms. Simple dietary substitutions (such as chicken instead of beef in a burrito) can improve your carbon footprint -- and simultaneously the quality of your diet. images.assettype.com/healthday-en/2…

Female collegiate gymnasts who experienced disordered eating were more likely to get injured (including spine injuries) and unable to train, @PINESOrg dietitians: please educate athletes how to fuel optimally to reduce their risk of injury!!! journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/ab…

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