We are two sports pharmacists who share passion for sports, athlete health, well-being, performance and protecting clean sports. In each episode, we host sports pharmacists around the world to share their journey, vision and advice for emerging sports pharmacists. We discuss share science-based insights and provide actionable advice on health, performance and clean sports for empowering athletes in reaching their athletic goals.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
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We are two sports pharmacists who share passion for sports, athlete health, well-being, performance and protecting clean sports. In each episode, we host sports pharmacists around the world to share their journey, vision and advice for emerging sports pharmacists. We discuss share science-based insights and provide actionable advice on health, performance and clean sports for empowering athletes in reaching their athletic goals.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
15- Sports, energy and ketone drinks: What's the hype?
The Performance Prescription Lab
1 hour 16 minutes 10 seconds
1 year ago
15- Sports, energy and ketone drinks: What's the hype?
In this episode, Jess and Nilhan break down:
Performance hydration and the truth behind sports drinks hype
The risks of energy drinks and how they affect performance
An in-depth look at ketone drinks, including recent studies and a benefit/risk assessment
Tips for athletes on making informed choices when it comes to hydration and sports drinks
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Time stamps:
(00:23) News of the month
(08:45) Introduction to new episode
(10:25) Hydration for athletes 101
(13:50) Understanding sports drinks and their composition
(17:25) Types of sports drinks: Hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic drinks
(20:11) Sports drinks and athletic performance
(23:25) Should young athletes use sports drinks?
(27:52) Guidelines for selecting the right sports drinks
(32:02) The importance of electrolytes in athletic performance
(36:17) Hydration and sweat rates
(40:47) Understanding energy drinks and their composition
(43:21) Concerns around energy drinks
(49:50) Caffeine in energy drinks negatively impact sleep and performance
(53:55) Ketone drinks 101
(55:40) How do the ketone drinks work for athletic performance?
(01:00:17) What does science say about ketone drinks?
(01:04:02) Side effects and risks of ketone drinks
(01:05:55) Practical tips on hydration: Pre, during and post-exercise
(01:13:07) Wrap up and closing
The Performance Prescription Lab
We are two sports pharmacists who share passion for sports, athlete health, well-being, performance and protecting clean sports. In each episode, we host sports pharmacists around the world to share their journey, vision and advice for emerging sports pharmacists. We discuss share science-based insights and provide actionable advice on health, performance and clean sports for empowering athletes in reaching their athletic goals.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
