Confused by protein, creatine, and pre-workout claims? This video breaks down how elite athletes choose safe, proven sports ...
If you’re shopping for supplements in a store, don’t expect much help from the pharmacist or other staffers. That’s the conclusion we drew after sending 10 secret shoppers to ask about echinacea and ...
Athletes know the essentials: protein builds muscle, sleep recovers it, and training with weights is the driver. We need to add this as new research suggests one more key player in muscular ...
Researchers have shown that increasing the levels of active vitamin D can help to optimize muscle strength in humans. Researchers at the University of Birmingham have shown that increasing the levels ...
In one of my last pieces, I broke down how training frequency can drive adaptations for the everyday athlete. Today, we're exploring a powerful lever: vitamin D as a potent modulator of body ...
Already lauded for its possible benefits on mental health, a new study has been released suggesting that supplementing with vitamin D could also improve your muscle strength. Published in May, a new ...
Zaki Hassan-Smith previously received funding from the Society for Endocrinology. He is currently employed by the NHS. Previous posts were funded by the NIHR and ERC. One of the most important ...
In the summertime, vitamin D levels might not be much of a concern for many runners, considering the time we spend exercising ...