Sports Nutrition

 Feeling short of get-up-and-go? Find out what could be triggering your low energy issues We all get tired sometimes, but what if you can’t shake off that feeling of not having enough energy to get through the day – even after a good night’s sleep? One in five people spend their days feeling unusually tired and one in 10 have long-term low energy, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.1...

Iron is an essential mineral your body needs to function on a daily basis. Once you consume a food or supplement containing iron, it’s used to form a protein in red blood cells called haemoglobin. These red blood cells transport oxygen around your body so...

Muscle soreness is an unavoidable side effect of taking care of your body through exercise. It’s incredibly common to experience aching muscles after working out, and even a long walk can bring on symptoms. It even has a name: delayed onset muscle soreness, or ‘DOMS’....

We all need a boost sometimes, especially after a long hard week at work. Whether that comes in the form of a morning coffee or a refreshing cuppa in the evening, most of us like a daily caffeine fix. Most forms of caffeine can boost...

From protein powders to bars and high-protein diets, we’re eating more protein than ever. But do we really need to be consuming quite so much? Protein shakes and bars were once the domain of fitness fanatics. But with the rise in the popularity of high-protein...

L-glutamine is an amino acid which the body needs to stay in optimum health. Along with 19 other amino acids, l-glutamine is a ‘building block’ of protein, which means it helps make up all the tissues in your body including the internal organs, skin and...

Trying to cut down on caffeine? Watch out – you could find it in some common food and drinks you don’t expect. When we think of caffeine, we often think of tea or coffee. But caffeine can be found in some far more surprising places....

You may not have heard of it, but L-lysine is an essential amino acid that you need to stay healthy. Along with other amino acids, l-lysine is used by your body as a ‘building block’ of protein which means that together with other amino acids...

If you’re a fan of endurance sports, this nutrient may be just what you need to get past the finish line. Hands up if you’ve ever taken part in endurance sports like long-distance cycling, running or hiking? Then you’ll know there’s a point where you...

If things have been getting on top of you recently, it might be time to try a herbal remedy beloved by Chinese emperors to help them cope under pressure. Rhodiola rosea has also – allegedly – been studied in secret by Russian scientists1 in a...

Navigating the world of sports supplements can seem daunting, but if you’ve got clear priorities then it becomes easier to make decisions about what to take, and why. Here are five popular supplements that can help you hit the most common sports goals and improve...

Words: Liz Dodd, qualified personal trainer and Holland & Barrett Social Media Manager – she knows a thing or two about keeping fit and healthy. Male, female, pregnant, veggie, vegan, old, young – protein is good for everyone! Let’s start by dispelling one of the...