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

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

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"Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller and Prof Stu Phillips
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April 21, 2023

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

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
"Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes
187
April 13, 2023

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

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 f
"Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale
186
April 6, 2023

"Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale

Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I ( Laurent Bannock ) discuss "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Epidemiology of injuries in athletes The scientific evidence and relevance to athletes Nutrition to prevent and treat muscle injuries Nutrition to prevent and treat bone injuries Nutrition to preve
"Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Prof Javier Gonzalez
185
March 30, 2023

"Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Prof Javier Gonzalez

Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I ( Laurent Bannock ) discuss "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Professor Javier Gonzalez PhD (University of Bath, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Fuel use and changes during activity and rest Blood sugar and insulin responses to sugar and carbohydrate restriction Sugar restriction and blood lactate concentrations Fat oxidation rates after various types of me
"Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer
184
Dec. 9, 2022

"Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer

Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I ( Laurent Bannock ) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer PhD RD (Virginia Tech, VA, USA) Discussion Topics Include: Defining "plant-based nutrition" Benefits of a plant-based diet and special considerations for athletes Nutrient absorption issues with plant-based diets REDs risks and getting adequate calories from plant-based foods Impact of plant-based diets
"Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay
183
Dec. 1, 2022

"Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay

Episode 183 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition 's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I ( Laurent Bannock ) discuss "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay MB BChir MRCP (Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Division of Medicine, University College London, UK). Discussion Topics Include: How hormones play a crucial role in determining health How hormone networks provide the feedback mechanism by which our lifestyle and behaviours enable us to reach our personal (and athlet