Many hydration and energy practices of athletes are not great for dental health. Consider the following information from the University of Minnesota Dentistry: Barq’s Rootbeer has pH 4.61/10.7 tsp. sugar; Sprite pH 3.42/9 tsp. sugar; Diet Pepsi pH 3.05/0 tsp…. Read More ›
Sports Nutrition
Iron, You Won’t Endure Without It!
Exercise in the absence of oxygen is anaerobic. Exercise in the absence of adequate iron intake is just plain foolishness. However iron poor blood is the most prevalent deficiency found in athletes, especially women and endurance runners. Iron is a… Read More ›
Calcium and Vitamin D
Bone density is maximized by age 30. Building strong, healthy bones is of primary importance in children and young adults, and maintaining those stores is important throughout adulthood. Athletes often meet key characteristics for keeping bones strong which include regular… Read More ›
Know Your Sweat Rate
Knowing your sweat rate should not be dismissed by athletes as being over rated. A minor level of dehydration causes a measurable decline in performance and endurance. Injury rates increase and your training doesn’t yield the biggest bang for the… Read More ›
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