186 episodes

For current and aspiring sports and exercise nutritionists! The Institute of Performance Nutrition's We Do Science podcast, hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, features a wide variety of leading guest experts (elite practitioners and scientists) with expertise in sport and exercise nutrition, and related fields relevant to real-world practice.

We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast Dr Laurent Bannock, The Institute of Performance Nutrition

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 116 Ratings

For current and aspiring sports and exercise nutritionists! The Institute of Performance Nutrition's We Do Science podcast, hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, features a wide variety of leading guest experts (elite practitioners and scientists) with expertise in sport and exercise nutrition, and related fields relevant to real-world practice.

    "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller and Prof Stu Phillips

    "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller and Prof Stu Phillips

    Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada)
    Discussion Topics Include:
    Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, wellness and sports nutrition industryBad science and its impact on research and practiceWhy being a responsible sceptic requires a comprehensive set of critical thinking skillsWhy having the courage to confront pseudoscience can potentially alter the paradigm, and reverse the current emphasis on marketing over scienceKey Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
    How Skepticism (not Cynicism) Can Raise Scientific Standards and Reform the Health and Wellness IndustryBaseless claims and pseudoscience in health and wellness: A call to action for the sports, exercise, and nutrition-science communityThe Skeptic's Guide to Sports ScienceRelated Podcast Episodes:
    #123 - "Nutrition and single-stage ultra-marathon" with Dr Nick Tiller PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

    • 1 hr 9 min
    "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes

    "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes

    Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada)
    Discussion Topics Include:
    Summary of dietary sources and mechanisms of action of Creatine Monohydrate and its potential impact on adaptions to resistance training, strength, power and muscle hypertrophyEmerging research for novel applications of Creatine on health, cognitive functions, immunity, glycogen storage,  and in particular endurance training and performanceKey Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
    Creatine Supplementation and Endurance Performance (paper currently in final review stage)Related Podcast Episodes:
    #147 - "Creatine myths and common questions" with Dr Scott ForbesCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

    • 53 min
    "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale

    "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale

    Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
    Discussion Topics Include:
    Epidemiology of injuries in athletesThe scientific evidence and relevance to athletesNutrition to prevent and treat muscle injuriesNutrition to prevent and treat bone injuriesNutrition to prevent and treat tendon and ligament injuriesKey Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
    Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in Track and Field AthletesRelated Podcast Episodes:
    #110 - "Nutrition Support for Exercise Induced Injury" with Professor Kevin Tipton#159 - "Exercise induced muscle damage: What is it, what causes it and what are the nutritional solutions?" with Dr Daniel Owens and Professor Kevin TiptonCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

    • 1 hr 12 min
    "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Prof Javier Gonzalez

    "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Prof Javier Gonzalez

    Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Professor Javier Gonzalez PhD (University of Bath, UK)
    Discussion Topics Include:
    Fuel use  and changes during activity and restBlood sugar and insulin responses to sugar and carbohydrate restrictionSugar restriction and blood lactate concentrationsFat oxidation rates after various types of mealsChanges in metabolism as a result of sugar and carbohydrate restriction and wether that actually results in physical activity and total energy intake differencesPros and cons to sugar and carbohydrate restriction for health, body composition and performanceKey Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
    Restricting sugar or carbohydrate intake does not impact physical activity level or energy intake over 24 h despite changes in substrate use: a randomised crossover study in healthy men and womenRelated Podcast Episodes:
    #173: "CHO feeding formats: impact on CHO oxidation during exercise"
    with Dr Mark Hearris#170: "Nutrient timing and metabolic regulation"
    with Professor James BettsCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

    • 47 min
    "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer

    "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer

    Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer PhD RD (Virginia Tech, VA, USA)
    Discussion Topics Include:
    Defining "plant-based nutrition"Benefits of a plant-based diet and special considerations for athletesNutrient absorption issues with plant-based dietsREDs risks and getting adequate calories from plant-based foodsImpact of plant-based diets on training adaptations and exercise performanceKey Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
    Plant-Based Sports Nutrition (book)Benefits of a plant-based diet and considerations for the athleteRelated Podcast Episodes:
    #165 "Plant based and vegan diets in sport and exercise" with Dr Nanci GuestCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

    • 1 hr 3 min
    "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay

    "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay

    Episode 183 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay MB BChir MRCP  (Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Division of Medicine, University College London, UK).
    Discussion Topics Include:
    How hormones play a crucial role in determining healthHow hormone networks provide the feedback mechanism by which our lifestyle and behaviours enable us to reach our personal (and athletic) potential.Lifestyle factors and their influence on health through hormone networksHarnessing hormones as preventative and supportive medicineAthlete performance mediated by hormonesImbalances in behaviours causing hormone dysregulation Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:
    Hormones, Health and Human Potential (book)Related Podcast Episodes:
    #148: "Relative energy deficiency: Research to practice"
    with Dr Nicky KeayCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
116 Ratings

116 Ratings

AJ 1992 ,

A*

Great pod just started in my world of sport Science and this is a great insight, also great if you just want to learn some new things about sport in general... awesome !

yyggggddv ,

I’ve learned nothing from her

I’ve learned nothing after listening to whole episode

Psektuepr ,

The illusion of knowledge

Dubious science. Weak epidemiology. Yet more misguided mainstream advice. Please read Weston A. Price’s Nutrition and Physical Degeneration instead.

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