Episode 122 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition)'s "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock)) discuss "Nutrition and Altitude" with Trent Stellingwerff) PhD (Canadian Sport Institute-Pacific).
Discussion Topics Include:
- Defining and describing elite athletes and altitude
- Physiological impact and purpose of training at altitude
- Energy availability and relative energy deficiency in endurance athletes training at altitude
- Key nutritional considerations and practical concerns
- Iron and other supplement considerations
Key Papers Discussed / Referred to:
- Contemporary Periodization of Altitude Training for Elite Endurance Athletes: A Narrative Review (Sports Medicine, 2019))
- Nutrition and Altitude: Strategies to Enhance Adaptation, Improve Performance and Maintain Health: A Narrative Review (Sports Medicine, 2019))
Related Podcast Episodes:
- Episode 45 - 'Carbohydrate Periodization' with Trent Stellingwerff PhD)
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