Is your protein shake worth it? The science of sport and nutrition

Beyond Boundaries

Protein supplements, performance shakes, isotonic powders... there are so many expensive things you can buy to support your gym routine.

But do any of them actually do anything useful?

This episode is for regular gym-goers and high-performance athletes alike, as we go beyond boundaries of sport and nutrition with Dr Derek Ball, until recently the Head of Sports Science at the University of Aberdeen.

Learn more about studying at the University of Aberdeen, and find a prospectus here.

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