Q&A: Caffeine Metabolism, Electrolyte Supplements, & Is Weight Loss Healhty? (SNP33)

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Questions Answered in This Episode

1. [02:28] Caffeine metabolism and individual variation.
2. [14:47] High-sodium electrolyte supplements & recreational trainees.
3. [32:55] Is a “too low” BMI a problem?
4. [41:38] Are claims about vegan diets being nutritionally insufficient overblown?
5. [51:33] Familial hypercholesterolemia & further lipid-lowering
6. [58:05] Menopause, resistenace training and progressive overload
7. [01:11:56] Does body weight matter if someone has healthy behaviours?

Resources (Premium-only)

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• Download lecture slides: Is Targeting Weight Loss a Lost Cause?

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Host

Danny Lennon has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, and he is the founder of Sigma Nutrition.

Danny is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Sports Nutrition Association, the global regulatory body responsible for the standardisation of best practice in the sports nutrition profession.

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