Gut health can impact long term brain health and memory
Your gut health impacts more than just digesting food and the occasional stomach ache. It can play a big role in overall brain health.
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Is performance better with plant based or meat based diets?
Plant based diets are popular regarding performance, inflammation and overall recovery effects. But is it better than animal based diets?
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Endurance athletes need plenty of protein too!
Endurance athletes hear about the importance of carbs but that’s not the whole story. Having protein during events may be helpful too!
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Not all beet juice products are made equal
Beets can aid performance thanks to their nitrate contents. The amount of nitrates available though are very different between products.
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Spirulina supplement is becoming popular and may help your immune system
The research is still very young but a spirulina supplement may help improve your immune system in times of intense physical activity.
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Is cryotherapy recovery worth the chill?
A look at the impact cryotherapy recovery strategies have on inflammation and muscle damage. Is it worth the chill?
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Can high amounts of protein impact testosterone levels?
Protein and testosterone play important roles in overall health and for athletes. But can too much protein impact testosterone negatively?
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How many is too many carbs to consume during endurance events?
Sports foods and drinks all target maximizing carbohydrate intake. It can be tough to know though how many carbs to consume.
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Is the best time to eat earlier or later in the day?
Unfortunately, with such crazy schedules a lot of times many of us have to just eat when we can. But is the best time to eat earlier or later?
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Does a weighted blanket help you sleep better?
Sleeping with a weighted blanket can help increase melatonin levels but the question is if that translates into actual better sleep.