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Discover our expert-authored articles when it comes to nutrition advice, athletic performance and personal wellbeing, giving you the lowdown on all the need-to-knows on supporting your sport effectively through nutrition strategy. Search by recipes, supplements, Xpert articles and our practitioner-to-practitioner pieces.
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Supplements
Can You Mix Casein and Whey Protein? A Guide To Casein
What is casein protein powder? Casein is a slow-release protein which is particularly useful to athletes as a protein source at bedtime. Casein is an important constituent of milk, making up around 80% of milk protein. Like whey, casein powder is taken by athletes to stimulate muscle protein synthesis post-exercise. Otherwise known as the recovery […]
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Athletes and Clubs
All Set to Kick-Off Season Two with Munster Rugby
We’re all fired up to announce a double-whammy of success for our team over on Irish shores this week, celebrating not only the one year anniversary of our first European-based office in Dublin, but an extension to our exciting partnership with Munster Rugby’s men’s squad for the impending 2023/24 season! Following a fantastic first season […]
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Supplements
What Supplements do Rugby Players Take?
Why do rugby players take supplements? Supplements are a great way of supporting an already solid rugby nutrition strategy, helping to achieve optimal performance by ensuring the body has what it needs for the energy and recovery demands of a rugby match. Most professional-level rugby players will very much adhere to a food-first approach when […]
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Supplements
What is an isotonic sports drink?
An isotonic sports drink is a drink designed to help fuel and hydrate the body during intense exercise, containing carbohydrates at the same concentrations as those found within the human body. Together with sodium, isotonic sports drinks act as an effective solution to maintain energy levels and hydration during events lasting longer than 60 mins, […]
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Nutrition
Marathon Nutrition - A Complete Guide To Supplements & Nutrition
When it comes to running a marathon, nutrition plays a crucial role in your success. Similar to training and preparation, what you consume before, during and after the race can significantly impact how well your body performs during those 26.2 miles. In fact, not taking your marathon nutrition seriously can have serious consequences – from […]
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Nutrition
How to Maintain Training During Ramadan
For practising Muslim athletes across the world, the period of fasting experienced during Ramadan poses specific challenges when it comes to training. However, it needn’t mean an end to training altogether. Knowing when to train during Ramadan, how to fuel and what to eat when fasting is broken can help you keep your athletic performance […]
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Supplements
Probiotics for Athletes: How Do Probiotics Help Athletic Performance?
Over recent years, probiotics have really come to the fore as an important supplement to consider taking as part of your daily routine. But what exactly is good bacteria, and why is it good for an athlete’s gut health? Most importantly, can probiotics help your athletic performance by positively influencing the gut microbiota? How is […]
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Nutrition X-Change
X Change Vol 16. Protein Nutrition for Manipulating Body Composition in Athletes
It is widely acknowledged that protein is an essential component in muscle growth and repair. Our latest X-Change, written by Oliver Witard, takes an in-depth look at the three T’s (Type, Time and Total) of protein and how these impact improved body composition in an athletic population. Read the full X-Change article here or download […]
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Nutrition
What Are the Benefits of Vegan Protein Powder?
Vegan protein powders have increased in popularity over recent years, with multiple options available on the market for those looking for a plant-based alternative to traditional whey or casein-based protein supplements. But what should athletes look for in a vegan protein powder? And what are the benefits to taking a vegan protein powder over an […]
