"Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller and Prof Stu Phillips
21/04/2023 | 1 h 9 min
Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada) Discussion Topics Include: Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, wellness and sports nutrition industry Bad science and its impact on research and practice Why being a responsible sceptic requires a comprehensive set of critical thinking skills Why having the courage to confront pseudoscience can potentially alter the paradigm, and reverse the current emphasis on marketing over science
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to: How Skepticism (not Cynicism) Can Raise Scientific Standards and Reform the Health and Wellness Industry Baseless claims and pseudoscience in health and wellness: A call to action for the sports, exercise, and nutrition-science community The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science
Related Podcast Episodes: #123 - "Nutrition and single-stage ultra-marathon" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD
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"Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes
13/04/2023 | 53 min
Episode 187 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Creatine: Beyond Strength and Power" with Dr Scott Forbes PhD (Brandon University, Canada) Discussion Topics Include: Summary of dietary sources and mechanisms of action of Creatine Monohydrate and its potential impact on adaptions to resistance training, strength, power and muscle hypertrophy Emerging research for novel applications of Creatine on health, cognitive functions, immunity, glycogen storage, and in particular endurance training and performance
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to: Creatine Supplementation and Endurance Performance (paper currently in final review stage)
Related Podcast Episodes: #147 - "Creatine myths and common questions" with Dr Scott Forbes
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"Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale
06/04/2023 | 1 h 12 min
Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Epidemiology of injuries in athletes The scientific evidence and relevance to athletes Nutrition to prevent and treat muscle injuries Nutrition to prevent and treat bone injuries Nutrition to prevent and treat tendon and ligament injuries
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to: Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in Track and Field Athletes
Related Podcast Episodes: #110 - "Nutrition Support for Exercise Induced Injury" with Professor Kevin Tipton #159 - "Exercise induced muscle damage: What is it, what causes it and what are the nutritional solutions?" with Dr Daniel Owens and Professor Kevin Tipton
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"Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Prof Javier Gonzalez
30/03/2023 | 47 min
Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Professor Javier Gonzalez PhD (University of Bath, UK) Discussion Topics Include: Fuel use and changes during activity and rest Blood sugar and insulin responses to sugar and carbohydrate restriction Sugar restriction and blood lactate concentrations Fat oxidation rates after various types of meals Changes in metabolism as a result of sugar and carbohydrate restriction and wether that actually results in physical activity and total energy intake differences Pros and cons to sugar and carbohydrate restriction for health, body composition and performance
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to: Restricting sugar or carbohydrate intake does not impact physical activity level or energy intake over 24 h despite changes in substrate use: a randomised crossover study in healthy men and women
Related Podcast Episodes: #173: "CHO feeding formats: impact on CHO oxidation during exercise" with Dr Mark Hearris #170: "Nutrient timing and metabolic regulation" with Professor James Betts
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"Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer
09/12/2022 | 1 h 3 min
Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer PhD RD (Virginia Tech, VA, USA) Discussion Topics Include: Defining "plant-based nutrition" Benefits of a plant-based diet and special considerations for athletes Nutrient absorption issues with plant-based diets REDs risks and getting adequate calories from plant-based foods Impact of plant-based diets on training adaptations and exercise performance
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to: Plant-Based Sports Nutrition (book) Benefits of a plant-based diet and considerations for the athlete
Related Podcast Episodes: #165 "Plant based and vegan diets in sport and exercise" with Dr Nanci Guest
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We Do Science is the sport and exercise nutrition podcast hosted by Dr Laurent Bannock, practitioner, educator, researcher, and Founder of The Institute of Performance Nutrition.
Relaunching in June 2026 for a new era, the show brings together leading researchers, elite practitioners, educators, and thinkers to explore the science, context, and real-world application of performance nutrition.
Each episode goes beyond headlines, protocols, and simplistic advice to examine how evidence is interpreted, challenged, and applied in practice. Topics include sport and exercise nutrition, body composition, protein and muscle, supplements, recovery, endurance nutrition, football nutrition, female athlete nutrition, behaviour change, practitioner development, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Originally launched as one of the leading podcasts in the sports nutrition field, We Do Science returns with the same core mission: to bridge the gap between science and practice.
Whether you are a sports nutritionist, dietitian, performance practitioner, coach, researcher, student, or serious health and fitness professional, this show is designed to help you think more critically, practise more effectively, and make better decisions in the real world.
Serious conversations in sport and exercise nutrition — from science to practice.
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