We run through a selection of interesting articles, all of which demonstrate key flaws that we keep seeing in nutrition research. Testing at the wrong time, wrong timeframe to followup for that testing, competing interests that blow the mind. Articles that demonstrate the researchers deeply held beliefs rather than take the science and understanding forward. Enjoy!

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Clauss M, Skattebo Ø, Rasen Dæhli M, Ditta Valsdottir T, Ezzatkhah Bastani N, Ivar Johansen E, Jensen Kolnes K, Steen Skålhegg B, Jensen J. Carbohydrate Ingestion during Prolonged Cycling Improves Next-Day Time Trial Performance and Alters Amino Acid Concentrations. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2023 Dec 1;55(12):2228-2240. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003264. Epub 2023 Aug 2. PMID: 37535337.

Jardine WT, Aisbett B, Kelly MK, Burke LM, Ross ML, Condo D, Périard JD, Carr AJ. The Effect of Pre-Exercise Hyperhydration on Exercise Performance, Physiological Outcomes and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Systematic Review. Sports Med. 2023 Nov;53(11):2111-2134. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01885-2. Epub 2023 Jul 25. PMID: 37490269; PMCID: PMC10587316.

Fensham NC, Govus AD, Peeling P, Burke LM, McKay AKA. Factors Influencing the Hepcidin Response to Exercise: An Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. Sports Med. 2023 Oct;53(10):1931-1949. doi: 10.1007/s40279-023-01874-5. Epub 2023 Jun 22. PMID: 37347443.

Naveed S, Sallinen T, Eloranta AM, Skog H, Jalkanen H, Brage S, Ekelund U, Pentikäinen H, Savonen K, Lakka TA, Haapala EA. Effects of 2-year dietary and physical activity intervention on cognition in children-a nonrandomized controlled trial. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2023 Nov;33(11):2340-2350. doi: 10.1111/sms.14464. Epub 2023 Aug 9. PMID: 37555467.

Khan TA, Lee JJ, Ayoub-Charette S, Noronha JC, McGlynn N, Chiavaroli L, Sievenpiper JL. WHO guideline on the use of non-sugar sweeteners: a need for reconsideration. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2023 Nov;77(11):1009-1013. doi: 10.1038/s41430-023-01314-7. Epub 2023 Sep 18. PMID: 37723261; PMCID: PMC10630128.

Tay W, Quek R, Lim J, Kaur B, Ponnalagu S, Henry CJ. Plant-based alternative proteins-are they nutritionally more advantageous? Eur J Clin Nutr. 2023 Nov;77(11):1051-1060. doi: 10.1038/s41430-023-01328-1. Epub 2023 Aug 14. PMID: 37580584.

Chapman S, Roberts J, Roberts AJ, Ogden H, Izard R, Smith L, Chichger H, Stuszczak L and Rawcliffe AJ (2023) Pre-sleep protein supplementation does not impro

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