In a previous blog I explained the reason for the grams per hour recommendations. In a large number of studies there seemed to be only small differences between individuals in terms of the maximum ...

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are a class of drug that is commonly used (worldwide) to reduce inflammation and pain. As we will see in the next blog by Dr Nick Tiller, NSAIDs are ...

“Does REDs exist?” is the title of a paper we recently published (1). After many years assuming REDs was based on a solid evidence base, we started reading about the history and background behind the ...

In 2003, we discovered that certain combinations of carbohydrate could be absorbed faster in a sports setting. Before this discovery it was believed that the maximal amount of carbohydrate that could ...

There are countless times I have watched sports on TV and commentators provide their insights on the regulation of fuel use. “And then you switch to fat metabolism” is one of the commonly heard catch ...

In previous blogs we have discussed the role of protein intake for muscle protein synthesis. However, muscle contains many different functional proteins. While most research has focussed on ...

Fructose can constitute a substantial energy source in the human diet. It is a dispensable (non-essential) nutrient, and no adverse effects of a fructose-deprived diet have been reported. However, ...

People often ask us: “Are continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) accurate?” Our simple answer will typically be "yes", particularly if we are short on time. But, if you want to understand a little more ...

Continuous glucose monitoring (or CGM) is a body-worn “wearable” device that measures and displays interstitial sugar (glucose) levels. This technology has been used as a glucose management tool by ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have advised that a diet high in free sugars can be harmful to health as it is associated with dental decay and may lead to excess consumption of energy (calories), ...

One may find themselves in an energy deficit, that is, eating fewer calories than is required to maintain weight and optimal physiological function, for a number of reasons. Most commonly, people ...

After the previous blog where we discussed what sugars are, in this blog we will look at the role of sugar for energy provision. We will discuss the biochemistry in simple terms, as well as ...