Ghrelin in Athletes: What the “Hunger Hormone” Actually Does to Training, Appetite, and Recovery
Key Takeaways: Ghrelin in Athletes Introduction: Ghrelin in Athletes After an all-out 6,000-meter rowing ergometer test, elite male rowers showed…
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Leptin in Athletes: What the “Fat Hormone” Reveals About Energy Availability and Neuroendocrine Function
Key Takeaways: Leptin in Athletes Introduction: Leptin in Athletes Leptin is not part of routine blood testing for most athletes,…
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Melatonin in Athletes: What the Evidence Actually Supports for Sleep, Recovery, and Performance
Key Takeaways: Melatonin in Athletes Introduction: Melatonin in Athletes Melatonin is widely used by people dealing with difficulty sleeping, disrupted…
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Fasting for Athletes: What the Evidence Actually Shows About Training, Eating Windows, and Performance
Key Takeaways: Fasting for Athletes Introduction: Fasting for Athletes Intermittent fasting has moved from a niche religious practice into a…
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Fatigue in Athletes: What’s Actually Causing It, and What the Evidence Says to Do About It
Key Takeaways: Fatigue in Athletes Introduction: Fatigue in Athletes Fatigue is a common reason for consultation in my clinical practice,…
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Protein Intake for Athletes: How Much You Actually Need, and When
Key Takeaways: Protein Intake for Athletes Introduction: Why Protein Intake for Athletes Matters When people begin strength training—or start taking…
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Which Supplements May Help Athletes? Why Most Answers Should Come From a Blood Test — But Not All
Key Takeaways: Which Supplements May Help Athletes Introduction: Which Supplements May Help Athletes Walk into any gym and you’ll hear…
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Normal Iron Levels for Athletes: How They Differ From the General Population
Key Takeaways: Normal Iron Levels for Athletes Introduction: Normal Iron Levels for Athletes The honest answer is that “normal” depends…
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Fructose in Athletes: Fueling, Gut Comfort, and Where the Science Draws the Line
Key Takeaways: Fructose in Athletes Introduction: Fructose in Athletes From a clinical perspective, fructose is easy to overlook. Glucose dominates…
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How Often Should Athletes Train Per Week? The Evidence-Based Answer
Key Takeaways: How Often Should Athletes Train Per Week? Introduction: How Often Should Athletes Train Per Week? How often should…
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Training to Failure for Athletes: What the Evidence Actually Says
Key Takeaways: Training to Failure for Athletes Introduction: Why Training to Failure for Athletes Deserves Scrutiny Walk into almost any…
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Chiropractic for Athletes: What Does the Evidence Actually Show?
Key Takeaways: Chiropractic for Athletes Introfuction: Chiropractic for Athletes If you train seriously, there is a good chance you have…
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Menopause in Female Athletes: What the Science Says About Performance, Physiology, and Training Adaptation
Key Takeaways: Menopause in Female Athletes Introduction: Menopause in Female Athletes There is a moment that many female athletes describe…
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Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Female Athletes: What Coaches and Clinicians Need to Recognize
Key Takeaways: Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Female Athletes Introduction: Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Female Athletes Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of…
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Proteinuria in Athletes: What Urine Protein Actually Means for Your Kidneys
Key Takeaways: Proteinuria in Athletes Introduction: Proteinuria in Athletes When an athlete’s urine dipstick comes back positive for protein, the…
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Creatine in Athletes: What the Evidence Actually Says About Performance, Muscle, and Safety
Key Takeaways: Creatine in Athletes Introduction: Creatine in Athletes Creatine occupies a unique position in sports nutrition. It is among…
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Cholesterol in Athletes: What Your Lipid Panel Is Really Telling You
Key takeaways: Cholesterol in Athletes Introduction: Cholesterol in Athletes Many athletic patients assume that training hard automatically means having healthy…
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Iodine in Athletes: The Mineral Undermining Thyroid Function and Performance
Key takeaways: Iodine in Athletes Introduction: Iodine in Athletes Scan a typical athlete’s supplement cabinet and you’ll find protein powder,…
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Copper in Athletes: The Trace Element That Affects Energy, Iron, and Connective Tissue
Key takeaways: Copper in Athletes Introduction: Copper in Athletes Most sports medicine discussions of micronutrient deficiency in athletes tend to…
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Cystatin C in Athletes: Why the Standard Kidney Test Misses the Mark
Key takeaways: Cystatin C in Athletes Introduction: Cystatin C in Athletes In clinical practice, creatinine is usually the first-line test…
