Research

Dr. Tim Podlogar: Is It Possible to Absorb More than 90g of Carbs Per Hour?

Can you absorb and use more than 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour? Let's find out!

Endurance athletes rely on carbohydrates during intense exercise to sustain energy levels. While most guidelines recommend consuming up to 90 grams...

Vegan Diet – Yes or No?

Let's explore the popular question.

The vegan diet is increasing in popularity. Everyone keeps talking about it. In terms of sports, you can hear it all. Some argue that for athletes,...

Sodium Bicarbonate in Sports - Explained by Dr. Tim Podlogar

We don't know how and why it works, but we know it works.

Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, has a molecular formula NaHCO3. It is one of those ingredients that is so commonly used in everyday ...

Fructose - Ally or Foe?

Fructose has a bad rap, but research is clear about its pros and cons. Don't get left behind in the fueling race.

For a long time, sugar (carbohydrates) has had a bad rap. Supposedly, it is one of the main culprits for: Obesity Diabetes type 2 Increased blood ...

Sports Nutrition for Cyclists: All You Need to Know

Dr. Tim Podlogar provides an in-depth overview of the nutritional fundamentals for endurance athletes.

Metabolism Fundamentals Prof. Asker Jeukendrup, nutrition advisor at the Dutch cycling team Lotto Jumbo (Primož Roglič is part of that team) often...

How Many Calories Professional Cyclists Burn During Races?

Professional cyclists sustain enormous caloric intakes. But how much and how do they do it?

 Cycling is an energy-intensive sport. Even amateur cyclists need to pay attention to nutrition to ensure their bodies have enough energy to sustai...

Sports Nutritionist: Relative Energy Deficiency In Sports

Many athletes are still pushed into deficient nutrition based on false preconceptions. It is time we change that.

Tina Goršek Šparovec is a young researcher in the field of gynecology at the Medical University in Graz. She finished her Master's Degree in nutrit...

Interview with Dr. Tim Podlogar: Nutrition for Sports Cycling

Dr. Tim Podlogar shares his vast experience in the field of sports nutrition.

We sat down with our Head of Research and Development, Dr. Tim Podlogar, to discuss nutrition for sports cycling.   Nutrition During a Stage Race T...

How Caffeine Intake Affects Athletic Performance

Caffeine is proven to improve athletic performance, but you should be aware of how to use it properly.

Caffeine is the most researched supplement on the market, and the amount of evidence pointing to its positive effects on athletic performance is ab...

Malnutrition Among Young Female Athletes: A Conversation with Tina Goršek Šparovec

Young female athletes often seek the perfect physique at the cost of their health and athletic performance.

Tina Goršek Šparovec, a researcher at the Medical University of Graz, works at the Human Performance Centre alongside Dr. Tim Podlogar. While pursu...

Why the Name "Isotonic Drink" Can Be Misleading?

We hear the phrase "isotonic drink" everywhere these days. But what does it really mean?

Today we can get isotonic drinks in almost any store or gas station. Usually we associate isotonic drinks with sports activities and the idea that ...

Nduranz Carbohydrate Ratio

The 1:0.8 maltodextrin to fructose ratio is not only optimal for fueling but also for recovery.

The Nduranz Carbohydrate Ratio is the 1:0.8 ratio of maltodextrin (a form of glucose) and fructose. This ratio was discovered to be the best by Pro...

Nduranz Electrolyte Mix

A mix of minerals designed to replace only what you actually lose in your sweat and enable optimal hydration.

Because electrolyte balance is extremely important for our health, well-being, and athletic performance, we used our scientific knowledge to create...

Carbohydrates: Why You Should Consume Them During Exercise

A persistent myth that seriously threatens the health and performance of many endurance athletes is about to be broken.

Many people advocate low-carb diets as the healthiest way to approach nutrition. They use various studies and logical deductions to conclude carboh...

The Truth About Your Muscles, Amino Acids, and Protein

There is a difference between BCAA, EAA, and protein. And there is a reason why you don't need any of them during exercise.

There is a lot of talk about amino acids lately in the sports nutrition world. Some praise them as the next best thing, while others are skeptical ...

Magnesium: Does This Mineral Really Prevent Muscle Cramps?

New research points out the inefficacy of magnesium in preventing muscle cramps.

Magnesium for skeletal muscle cramps, an update to the Cochrane Review study (first published in 2012), published on 21 September 2020 by Cochrane ...