A new study, presented during the experimental Biology 2010 meeting in Anaheim, suggests higher recommended levels of vitamin D may be needed to ensure muscle health.



Spiruline and sport performance



Spirulina is a popular nutritional supplement. Spirulina is rich in essential amino acids and fatty acids and has also anti-oxydant properties (vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium). It is supposed to have performance-enhancing effects.



European obesity day 22 may 2010




It’s estimated that over half of the European population is overweight or obese. Being overweight is extremely detrimental to health
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The camelbak elixir drink is avalaible.

Elixir is a blend of electrolytes, vitamins and minerals help maintain body fluid balance to keep you on the go.



If you didn't manage to get in this year or are feeling inspired by what you've seen, why not enter the competition for a place in the 2011 race as part of Team Lucozade Sport?

The right stuff : for rapid rehydration…




I discover this beverage which may be convenient if you are seriously dehydrated after sports.




I tested chocolate ....sport gels!




Yes, perfectly, and I assume! Do not think I'm addicted to chocolate, because I'm more of an "Haribo Licorice wheels " addict!






Researchers evaluated the efficacy of a cherry juice blend in preventing the symptoms of muscle damage and inflammation after exercise.


British Journal of Sports Medicine podcast





The British Journal of Sports Medicine Podcast will bring you the latest research in sports medicine.






Calcium and exercise for solid skeleton




To have a solid backbone, practice sport and adequate dietary calcium as well as vitamin D is needed . The calcium is a major component of the skeleton, which is the reservoir of the organism. Almost 99% of body calcium is found in bones. In case of deficiency, your body draws on reserves of calcium in the skeleton, which weakens it.





INFORMED-SPORT is a supplement testing program, designed to test supplements and/ or their ingredients for inadvertent contamination with substances prohibited in sport.



CNP professional has been awarded a grant so that it open a new manufacturing facility ahead of the Olympics in 2012.





VegeGreens® Protein bars for Progressive Nutritional (Canada) make a quick and convenient high protein snack. Each bar contains a unique blend proteins and more than 20 vegetables extracts.


CHOCOLATE AGAVE Sport Gel for easter!



It's easter....Eat chocolate!!
The brand chocolate#9 propose a chocolate gel sugared with organic agave. This is a very original idea to combine chocolate taste with agave. But I am not sure that this taste will be convenient for long duration exercise. Moreover, when it's very hot, chocolate can be sickening!




A 6 weeks supplementation with omega 3 has no effect on cycling performance. Moreover, it do not alter do not alter immune and inflammation measures


Solae, a leader in healthy ingredients, announced that a review by Solae's Global Director of Sports Nutrition Dr. Greg Paul was published in a supplement of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.


BASES : the British Association in Sport Science

BASES stands for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. BASES is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. Their mission is to promote excellence in sport and exercise sciences.

Tennis diet : nutritional advice for tennis match

To contract our muscles need energy. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for muscles. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in muscle and liver. These reserves are rather low: they can be consumed in about 1 to 1.30h. A regular training and a high-carbohydrates diet can increase glycogen storage.
As reserves are low, it is necessary to regularly consume carbohydrates during the match to prevent hypoglycemia and fatigue.
Martin Fréchette, a researcher and graduate at the University of Montreal’s Department of Nutrition, submitted questionnaires to 42 athletes as part of his master's thesis.
Sportsmen from a variety of disciplines including biathlon, cycling, long-distance running, swimming, judo, skating and volleyball were asked about their use of supplements. Nine athletes out of 10 reported food supplements on a regular basis.


Young athletes should perform safely in the heat.

Youth athletes are capable of tolerating the heat if they prepare well, manage hydration sufficiently, and are provided the opportunity to recover adequately between contests. But the risk for incurring heat injury is encountered when a young athlete has to compete multiple times on the same day, with only a short rest period between rounds of play, during a hot-weather tournament.