We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast

#122 - "Nutrition and Altitude Training" with Trent Stellingwerff PhD

November 20, 2019 Dr Laurent Bannock, Institute of Performance Nutrition
We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast
#122 - "Nutrition and Altitude Training" with Trent Stellingwerff PhD
Show Notes

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:

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