FTP #19: Graeme CLose, PhD - Nutrition strategies to prevent and treat injuries in cyclists
Description
On this episode Dr. Graeme Close talks us through the nutrition interventions to focus our attention on when dealing with injured cyclists, as well as the preventive aspects where nutrition could also play an important role. We also go through the evidence behind some popular dietary supplements claiming to support recovery in injured athletes.Â
Iron deficiency (ID) is a prevailing nutritional concern amongst the athletic population due to the increased iron demands of
this group. Athletes’ ability to replenish taxed iron stores is challenging due to the low bioavailability of dietary sources, and
the interaction between exercise and...
Published 01/03/21