Episode 69 - 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson

Show Notes

Episode 69 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' Podcast! In this episode I (Laurent Bannock) discuss 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson, Loughborough University, UK. In this session we get into:

Relevance of Immune Function to Athletes
Causes of Illness in Athletes
Intensive Training & Effects on Immune Function
Personal and Travel Hygiene & Immune Health
Sleep and Immune Function
Energy balance, Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins
Vitamin D (and other micronutrients)
Supplements (that may support immune health, supplements that likely won't)
Probiotics and Gut Health
Testing methods
Practical Guidelines to Maintain Health & Limit Risk of Infection

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Episode 69 - 'Immunological Aspects of Training & Sports Nutrition' with Professor Michael Gleeson

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