Vegetarian and vegan athletes are at greater risk of anaemia due to reduced intake of animal products containing iron and B12. It is important to remember there are two different forms of dietary iron. Heme iron is found in animal meats such as liver, lamb, beef and kangaroo. Non-heme iron is derived from plant sources […]
The amino acid leucine is of particular importance to female athletes keen to optimise recovery across the menstrual cycle. Leucine is one of the nine essential amino acids the body needs to obtain through the diet. Leucine along with other amino acids, are required for protein synthesis, tissue repair and nutrient absorption. The demand for […]
Why choose green tea? Green tea is just one of several teas beneficial for athletes. Packed in antioxidants, green tea is considered to have the highest polyphenol and therapeutic effects because it remains unoxidised during processing, where-as the other tea leaves are oxidised. Green, black and oolong tea is produced from the same plant Cameliia […]
Thyroid hormones perform many key functions in the human body including regulation of body temperature, metabolism and play an important role in how an athlete creates and uses energy. Athletes are at risk of deficiency of key thyroid nutrients such as iodine, due to loss via sweating. Thyroid function can also be impacted by many other issues such as endocrine disrupting toxins, chemicals and heavy metals in the environment and go onto effect other areas of the body such as reproductive hormone dysregulation. Find out how to support your thyroid in this guide.
The immune system is intricate and complex. A recent study suggested immunity issues cause up to 50% of disruption to training or performance in athletes. To learn how your immune system functions, what can go wrong and how to support your immune system to avoid setback to training and performance.
Caffeine is now the world’s most popular stimulant ingested by over 90% of people including athletes because it makes them feel “damn good”. But is it really that good for you? This article explores a balanced perspective on caffeine use in sport.
Athletes not only generate inflammation when they are injured but also on a daily basis due to the high demands of training and competition.
Iron plays a key role of forming haemoglobin in red blood cells necessary in the transportation of oxygen around the body which is essential for everyone and critical for athletic performance. Iron is needed for protein metabolism; collagen and antioxidant synthesis, key enzymes in energy production, muscles, metabolism, DNA and hormone synthesis; and immunity.
