We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast

Dr Laurent Bannock, The Institute of Performance Nutrition

Health & Fitness

Science

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 181

For current and aspiring sports and exercise nutritionists! The Institute of Performance Nutrition's We Do Science podcast, hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, features a wide variety of leading guest experts (elite practitioners and scientists) with expertise in sport and exercise nutrition, and related fields relevant to real-world practice.

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

Episode 188

Friday, April 21, 2023 • Duration 01:09:08

Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) 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

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Related Podcast Episodes:

#123 - "Nutrition and single-stage ultra-marathon" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD

Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

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

Episode 187

Thursday, April 13, 2023 • Duration 53:36

Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) 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

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"Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh

Episode 178

Thursday, October 20, 2022 • Duration 55:13

Episode 178 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

What is sleep, and why do we need it
Methods to assess sleep quantity & quality: from the sleep lab to wearables
Sleep and athlete health & performance
Strategies to improve sleep (from "sleep hygiene" to nutrition)
The "sleep toolbox" for practitioners

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Episode 88 – ‘Nutrition and Athletic Performance’ (Part 3) with Travis Thomas PhD

Thursday, August 11, 2016 • Duration 01:01:36

Episode 88 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 3)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into:

Quick review of parts 1 & 2 of this podcast 3-part mini-series based on the new ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance
Focus for this episode (part 3): Performance Nutrition
Pre-, During and Post-Event Eating
Hydration Guidelines: Fluid & Electrolyte Balance (before, during, and after exercise)
Carbohydrate Intake Guidelines: Achieving adequate muscle glycogen stores
Protein Intake Guidelines
Dietary Supplements & Ergogenic Aids
Special Populations and Environments (Vegetarian athlete, altitude, extreme environments, hot & cold environments)
Roles and Responsibilities of Performance Nutrition Professionals (scope of practice, education etc)

Checkout our other podcasts, video blogs and articles on all things performance nutrition at www.GuruPerformance.com

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Episode 87 – ‘Nutrition and Athletic Performance’ (Part 2) with Travis Thomas PhD

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 • Duration 01:11:34

Episode 87 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Nutrition & Athletic Performance (part 2)' with Travis Thomas PhD, University of Kentucky, USA. In this session we get into:

Review of part 1 of this podcast mini-series based on the ACSM / DC / AND Position Stand on Nutrition & Athletic Performance
Focus for this episode (part 2): Nutrition For Athlete Preparation
Energy Requirements, Energy Balance, and Energy Availability
Body Composition & Sports Performance
Principals of Altering Body Composition and Weight
Macronutrient Requirement for Sport (energy pathways and training adaptations, carbohydrates, protein, fats, alcohol
Metabolic Flexibility & Performance
Micronutrients (focus on iron, vitamin D, calcium, and antioxidants)
Foundational Performance Nutrition (food first, habits & behaviours)
Dr Thomas's favourite topics: 'Clean Eating' and 'If It Fits Your Macros' :)
Coming up in Part 3: Performance Nutrition, Special Populations, and Roles & responsibilities of Sports Nutrition Professionals.