Journal

  Nothing derails a race faster than gut problems. That queasy feeling at mile 8, the urgent hunt for a porta-potty at mile 15, or the cramping that forces a pace slowdown: these scenarios play...

  Training consistency represents the primary determinant of athletic adaptation and performance improvement. Research demonstrates that nutritional deficiencies, suboptimal energy availability, and inadequate recovery support create physiological barriers that compromise training adherence. A comprehensive daily...

  Suboptimal recovery represents the primary limiting factor in endurance performance progression among distance runners. While training load management and sleep optimization receive considerable attention, nutritional recovery strategies remain systematically underutilized. Research demonstrates that specific...

Diana L. Davis, RD  Vitamin D is referred to as the “Sunshine Vitamin” because it is made in your body with exposure to sunlight. Evidence suggests that Vitamin D plays an important role in an...

Arlene Semeco, MS, RD |  Green tea is one of the most commonly consumed teas in the world. Green tea extract is its concentrated form, with just one capsule containing the same amount of active ingredients...

Gary Kaplan, M.D. |  Why Vitamin D is So Important + How to Get More: A Doctor Explains | You’ve probably been hearing a lot about vitamin D lately, and how it’s vital to your overall health. There’s...

Rebecca Strong • This article was medically reviewed by Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, a nutrition and wellness expert with a private practice based in New York City. Medically Reviewed BCAA supplements can be found in a powdered format which...