Hydration is important for optimal sports performance. Fluid losses as little as 1% of body weight can affect the body’s ability to cope with exercise and heat stress. Further dehydration can also negatively impact performance. Hydration status is affected by environmental factors such as temperature and exercise and is also affected by fluid and electrolyte intake (1).

Most of us have heard of Vitamin C and associate it with foods such as oranges and other citrus fruits. In this blog post, we are going to dive into everything about Vitamin C. We will go over the basics, quality food sources, what happens if you don’t get enough, and how it affects iron absorption. And finally, we will answer a hot topic question – does taking Vitamin C help you recover from a cold or is it just a placebo?

Have you ever wondered what makes your bones strong and how to ensure long term bone health as an athlete? Today we will go through everything you need to know about bone health. We will cover the micronutrients important for bone health, what promotes bone health and what can be detrimental to bone health.