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π¨ We are hiring a PhD and a Post-doctoral assistant at the Ghent Muscle Lab (Ghent University, Belgium) with strong interest in muscle & exercise physiology, bioinformatics, metabolomics or molecular biology.
Apply by June 30.
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πββοΈπ΄ββοΈπββοΈNutrition in triathlon β‘οΈ Read the 5 key takeaways here of the webinar from Prof. Gregory Cox to our students π‘
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4. No one-size-fits-all
Recreational β elite athlete
β Elite: gradual changes in muscle/fat mass
β More glycogen stored in muscle = potentially more food needed
Your needs = your goals, race type, and tolerance π― πLanders (2000) doi: 10.1080/03014460050044865.
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5. Practice your race nutrition
Gut training is key πββοΈ
Make a personal race plan!
Recommended carb intake:
β 1β2h: 30β60g/h
β >2.5h: up to 90β120g/h
Use glucose fructose (2:1)
β‘οΈ Test what your gut can handle!
πThomas (2016) doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000852.
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ππCreatine & Human Performance: Unlocking Athletic Potential.
Huge thanks to Prof. Jeffrey Stout (@ExphysPhD ) for an insightful webinar with our students! π
Here are 5οΈ key takeaways β¬οΈ
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4. Is Creatine Safe?
β οΈ Side effects are rare (occasional stomach discomfort/mild diarrhea)
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π Kreider et al. (2025) doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.15β¦
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5. Creatine Discovery in Sports?
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1992: Linford Christie wins gold (100m sprint) at 32 with creatine.
π§ͺA syringe slip-up with a racehorse led Dr. Harris to self-experiment, sparking a sports nutrition revolution. πͺ#CreatineDiscovery
πRef: Stout (2025) doi.org/10.1080/15502783.202β¦
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Huge thanks to Prof. Philip Calder for sharing his expertise on inflammation and the role of diet & nutrients! π₯π₯¦ Here are 5 key takeaways from his insightful webinar to our students: π (1/10)
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5. Exercise & Inflammation πββοΈ
Did you know exercise triggers inflammation?
β‘οΈ The more intense/longer, the stronger the acute response.
β BUTβ¦ This is a good thing! (9/10)
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- Inflammation is key to training adaptations.
- Protective effect (as long as it resolves).
- Fit individuals have lower baseline inflammation!ποΈββοΈ
π Ref: Hoseinpour et al. (2024) doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.20β¦ (10/10)
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