Research News
Research News
On this page I plan to post some points from interesting articles that I come across. Please feel free to contact me about anything that I have posted that you have questions about or that you find of interest. Enjoy!
Come and join us at Cumberland Campus!
The Martin Thompson Seminar Series continues at Cumberland Campus, Lidcombe on 14th November 2018 in E101, 3pm.
Speakers for the "Mind, Body and Gold" seminar include: Dr Kathryn Beck, Dr Helen Parker, Associate Professor Helen O'Connor, Professor Vicki Flood, and myself :-). The program is here.
RSVP Mr Cristian Alegria by Friday 9th November: cristian.alegria@sydney.edu.au.
Topics include dietary patterns, omega-3 for heart and mind, weight stigma and weight management for young women, diet and sight, and supplement taking in masters athletes.
Thinking of supplements for sports performance?
There is a lot of information out there about the use of supplements in sport, but in her recent article in the journal Sports Medicine, Professor Louise Burke* outlines some practical issues about supplements that you may not have considered.
I’ve picked out a few points you might find useful in your sports nutrition practice or sport.
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Using combinations of supplements can have additive as well as interactive effects. Effects can be beneficial to performance, neutral OR counteractive. Knowledge on using combinations of supplements is limited, so take care when using more than one supplement at the same time.
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The effects of using a supplement repeatedly, for example in heats or tournaments, is not well studied. Always practice the strategy for supplement use in training rather than in competition as the effects may not be known or predictable.
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Individual responses may mask what is known about effects of some supplements. Some studies may include responders and non-responders and the number of people in exercise studies is often small. This may mean that a benefits and side-effects of supplements may not be easily shown. An Accredited Practising Sports Dietitian can help to to sift through the available information.
Professor Burke’s article gives some fresh information to add to your kitbag on supplements. It’s well worth a read!
Remember that care must be taken with consuming supplements for sport. Supplements can be contaminated with a substance that is banned or cause unwanted side effects. In considering taking supplements for sport, seek the advice of an Accredited Sports Dietitian.