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Rehydration and electrolytes after exercise – How to get the balance right
Just chugging lots of water to rehydrate after a workout won't replace the salt you lost and might even worsen the electrolyte imbalance in your body. Here's our guide to the optimal mix of sodium, carbohydrates, and protein in your post-exercise rehydration drink, based on the latest research.
Maryke Louw
6 min read


Caffeine for running – The best strategies, from 5K races to ultras
One of running’s worst-kept secrets is that caffeine boosts your performance. What is less well-known is how much caffeine to take, when, and in what form. Here’s our guide on how to get the most out of this wonderful substance for races over various distances.
Maryke Louw
9 min read


Beta-alanine for better sports performance – How to make it work for you
Beta-alanine: We delve into the science, benefits, safety, dosage recommendations, and whether it's the right supplement for you.
Maryke Louw
5 min read


BPC-157 for athletes and injury treatment: Science, safety, and legal concerns
What does the research say? Does BPC-157 work for athletes, and is it safe?
Maryke Louw
5 min read


Sodium bicarbonate for runners – Does it work?
Sodium bicarbonate is thought to help runners perform better. But does the science support it? Here's what the research reveals.
Maryke Louw
6 min read


Ketones for running – Do they help?
Can you boost running performance with ketones? We explore the research on ketogenic diets and ketone supplements.
Maryke Louw
6 min read


Creatine for runners – Does it work?
Creatine supplementation does improve performance for certain types of endurance sport, but runners have to make some tricky trade-offs.
Maryke Louw
8 min read


TB-500 for injury recovery – Should I take it?
Patients sometimes ask me “Will TB-500 help my injury to heal quicker?” and then I have to explain to them that it is not a clever idea.
Maryke Louw
5 min read


SARMs for bigger muscles – The ugly trade-offs of this anabolic agent
We look at research into the safety of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), a controversial group of muscle building supplements.
Maryke Louw
4 min read
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