Tart cherries have been used for decades to treat gout and osteoarthritis, but they also contain phytochemicals which stimulate melatonin, enhance sleep, recovery and sports performance and reduce inflammation. Tart cherries contain the phytochemicals anthocyanins, flavonoids, flavanols and phenolic acids. Tart Cherries have a higher content of anthocyanins than sweet cherries and contain potassium, calcium, iron, …
Supplementation by athletes can be a minefield to navigate for the unwary. Whilst there may be significant value in taking additional nutrients, most of us share the view that it should always be a ‘food first’ policy. Maintaining a balanced nutrient–dense diet, is the key foundation for sports performance regardless of the level of competition. …
Some women experience absolutely no symptoms during their transition through menopause but if you are like 80% of women who do, it’s reassuring to know there are treatment options available. Help for menopause is here. Perimenopause is the stage where most of the symptoms begin and these can persist for over a decade. Menopause officially …
Choosing the best collagen for tendon repair can be challenging. There are so many to choose from. All collagen powders are not created equal. Understanding the different forms and their sources can be helpful when making your decision. Keep in mind collagen can be helpful in the repair of tendons, bones and ligaments, improving skin …
Vitamin D deficiency has consequences well beyond bone health. Vitamin D is gold. Vitamin D is so important to the body, immune cells, brain, colon, breast, and other cells have the ability to also activate it locally when required. Although labelled a vitamin, calcitriol (bio-active vitamin D) acts more like a hormone within the body. …
Mineral and heavy metal testing can help to gain a better understanding of what metals may be impacting on health and what minerals are required to increase to enhance performance and overall health. Optimal nutritional balance is essential for the function of every cell and system in your body. Obtaining feedback on mineral absorption is …
Before we get stuck into the detail, let’s do a quick recap on how seed cycling supports hormones. Female hormones are regulated through complex signalling and feedback mechanisms. Signals are received and then transmitted by the hypothalamus part of the brain out to the pituitary gland, adrenal glands and then ovaries (the HPAO axis). In …
Before we dive into how to maintain robust immunity in athletes, let’s do a quick recap on how our immune system works. The immune system is a busy network throughout our entire body including cells, vessels, lymphoid tissue, nodes, nodules, bone marrow and organs. Bone marrow is where millions of new blood cells are produced …
To keep your energy sustained, it is important to maintain blood sugar control. Natural blood sugar control is possible when done correctly and with professional guidance and supervision. When individuals fail to fuel themselves properly, they may experience reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or dysglycaemia (abnormal blood sugar levels) with an exaggerated insulin response. As …
Vegetarian and vegan athletes are at greater risk of anaemia due to reduced intake of animal products containing iron and B12. It is important to remember there are two different forms of dietary iron. Heme iron is found in animal meats such as liver, lamb, beef and kangaroo. Non-heme iron is derived from plant sources …
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