We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast

"Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller and Prof Stu Phillips

Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition [https://theiopn.com/]'s "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock [https://theiopn.com/our-team/]) 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 [https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/aop/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2023-0037/article-10.1123-ijsnem.2023-0037.xml] * Baseless claims and pseudoscience in health and wellness: A call to action for the sports, exercise, and nutrition-science community [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01702-2] * The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science [https://www.routledge.com/The-Skeptics-Guide-to-Sports-Science-Confronting-Myths-of-the-Health-and/Tiller/p/book/9781138333130?gclid=CjwKCAjw6IiiBhAOEiwALNqncWsV3Vf-KgC4QHz0kuvr6LJ8isHh6GS1_7N3WdOUVr1wqeqYvMCzmRoC3ZMQAvD_BwE] Related Podcast Episodes: * #123 - "Nutrition and single-stage ultra-marathon" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD [https://theiopn.com/podcast/episode-123-nutrition-and-single-stage-ultra-marathon/] Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com [http://www.theiopn.com/] and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

"Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes

Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition [https://theiopn.com/]'s "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock [https://theiopn.com/our-team/]) 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) Related Podcast Episodes: * #147 - "Creatine myths and common questions" with Dr Scott Forbes [https://theiopn.com/podcast/episode-147-creatine-myths-and-common-questions/] Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com [http://www.theiopn.com/] and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

"Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale

Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition [https://theiopn.com/]'s "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock [https://theiopn.com/our-team/]) 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: * Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in Track and Field Athletes [https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/29/2/article-p189.xml] Related Podcast Episodes: * #110 - "Nutrition Support for Exercise Induced Injury" with Professor Kevin Tipton [https://www.wedoscience.com/episode-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 [https://theiopn.com/podcast/exercise-induced-muscle-damage-what-is-it-what-causes-it-and-what-are-the-nutritional-solutions/] Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com [http://www.theiopn.com/] and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

"Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Prof Javier Gonzalez

Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition [https://theiopn.com/]'s "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock [https://theiopn.com/our-team/]) 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: * Restricting sugar or carbohydrate intake does not impact physical activity level or energy intake over 24 h despite changes in substrate use: a randomised crossover study in healthy men and women [https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-022-03048-x] Related Podcast Episodes: * #173: "CHO feeding formats: impact on CHO oxidation during exercise" with Dr Mark Hearris [https://theiopn.com/podcast/episode-173-cho-feeding-formats-impact-on-cho-oxidation-during-exercise/] * #170: "Nutrient timing and metabolic regulation" with Professor James Betts [https://theiopn.com/podcast/episode-170-nutrient-timing-and-metabolic-regulation/] Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com [http://www.theiopn.com/] and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

"Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer

Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition [https://theiopn.com/]'s "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock [https://theiopn.com/our-team/]) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer [https://www.hnfe.vt.edu/people/gpf/larson.html] 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) [https://www.human-kinetics.co.uk/9781492568643/plant-based-sports-nutrition/] * Benefits of a plant-based diet and considerations for the athlete [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150294/] Related Podcast Episodes: * #165 "Plant based and vegan diets in sport and exercise" with Dr Nanci Guest [https://theiopn.com/podcast/plant-based-and-vegan-diets-in-sport-and-exercise/] Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com [http://www.theiopn.com/] and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN