We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast
Dr Laurent Bannock, The Institute of Performance Nutrition
Recent Episodes
Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada)
Discussion Topics Include:
- Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, wellness and sports nutrition industry
- Bad science and its impact on research and practice
- Why being a responsible sceptic requires a comprehensive set of critical thinking skills
- Why having the courage to confront pseudoscience can potentially alter the paradigm, and reverse the current emphasis on marketing over science
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
- How Skepticism (not Cynicism) Can Raise Scientific Standards and Reform the Health and Wellness Industry
- Baseless claims and pseudoscience in health and wellness: A call to action for the sports, exercise, and nutrition-science community
- The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science
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Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada)
Discussion Topics Include:
- Summary of dietary sources and mechanisms of action of Creatine Monohydrate and its potential impact on adaptions to resistance training, strength, power and muscle hypertrophy
- Emerging research for novel applications of Creatine on health, cognitive functions, immunity, glycogen storage, and in particular endurance training and performance
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
- Creatine Supplementation and Endurance Performance (paper currently in final review stage)
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Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
Discussion Topics Include:
- Epidemiology of injuries in athletes
- The scientific evidence and relevance to athletes
- Nutrition to prevent and treat muscle injuries
- Nutrition to prevent and treat bone injuries
- Nutrition to prevent and treat tendon and ligament injuries
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
Related Podcast Episodes:
- #110 - "Nutrition Support for Exercise Induced Injury" with Professor Kevin Tipton
- #159 - "Exercise induced muscle damage: What is it, what causes it and what are the nutritional solutions?" with Dr Daniel Owens and Professor Kevin Tipton
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
Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Professor Javier Gonzalez PhD (University of Bath, UK)
Discussion Topics Include:
- Fuel use and changes during activity and rest
- Blood sugar and insulin responses to sugar and carbohydrate restriction
- Sugar restriction and blood lactate concentrations
- Fat oxidation rates after various types of meals
- Changes in metabolism as a result of sugar and carbohydrate restriction and wether that actually results in physical activity and total energy intake differences
- Pros and cons to sugar and carbohydrate restriction for health, body composition and performance
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
Related Podcast Episodes:
- #173: "CHO feeding formats: impact on CHO oxidation during exercise"
with Dr Mark Hearris - #170: "Nutrient timing and metabolic regulation"
with Professor James Betts
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
Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer PhD RD (Virginia Tech, VA, USA)
Discussion Topics Include:
- Defining "plant-based nutrition"
- Benefits of a plant-based diet and special considerations for athletes
- Nutrient absorption issues with plant-based diets
- REDs risks and getting adequate calories from plant-based foods
- Impact of plant-based diets on training adaptations and exercise performance
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
- Plant-Based Sports Nutrition (book)
- Benefits of a plant-based diet and considerations for the athlete
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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