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Can Curcumin Really Reduce Pain and Inflammation?
You may have heard that curcumin, the bioactive component of the spice turmeric that imparts the yellow colour, has impressive benefits. Is it all hype? Unlike many supplements on the market that make wild, unsubstantiated claims; science backs up many of curcumin’s...
Tart Cherry Juice and Recovery
The use of tart cherry juice has become increasingly popular in both elite athletes and the general public. However, the use of supplements and ergogenic aids in the general public often have little or no scientific evidence to back up the current research available....
The Health and Performance Benefits of Omega-3s
I bet you hear a lot about omega-3s - and for good reason! Not only is one of them essential for good health, but we don’t get enough of them in our diets. Omega-3s are a kind of fat. Different fats are used by our bodies for different essential functions. ...
Beetroot, Nitrates and Athletic Performance
In the past few years beetroot juice, bars and powder have been making waves on the market as new and natural performance-enhancing products. These products claim to promote extended exercise endurance, improved energy and stamina, maximized exercise efficiency,...
Seeing Red: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports
Have you heard of RED-S syndrome? When it comes to obstacle course racing, RED-S isn’t referring to the shades of blush, rose and scarlet your face turns as you sweat it out and push your body hard to the finish line. RED-S actually stands for Relative Energy...
The Dangers of Very Low Body Fat Levels in Women
We live in a world where the weight management market was worth a staggering US$ 189.8 Billion in 2018. The pursuit of thinness is a global preoccupation. It certainly consumes the thoughts of many athletes. In a recent New York Times video, pro runner Mary Cain...
RED-S and Very Low Body Fat in Male Athletes
We've been hearing a lot lately about the dangers of low body fat levels for female athletes. Today, I want to focus on the risks for male athletes. The concept of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) emerged in 2014. Sports professionals recognized that...
Consequences of Rapid Weight Loss for OCR Athletes
"Hey Melissa, I want to lose 10-15 pounds in the next 6-8 weeks before NORAMs" I remember when I got that private message from an OCR athlete. I wish I could say it’s only happened once. Since I started MB Performance Nutrition in 2015, I have received...
4 Mistakes to Avoid this Off-Season
Maybe the term OFF-SEASON doesn’t resonate with you. This phase of your training cycle can also be called the transition cycle or transition period. This annual period of rest is important because it allows you to recuperate from the season and lay the...