Nov. 13, 2020

"Relative Energy Deficiency: Research to Practice" with Dr Nicky Keay

Episode 148 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Relative Energy Deficiency: Research to Practice" with Dr Nicky Keay BA, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP (Honorary Fellow, Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Durham University, UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

  • Relative Energy Deficiency: an overview and background to RED-s
  • Energy availability and impact on health and performance
  • Recognising relative energy deficiency: from the research lab to "real world" practice
  • RED-s as an issue in female and male athletes, dancers etc
  • Dr Keay's recent research on cyclists and dancers

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