Sports Science Dudes

• Episode 93 - Dr. Dean St Mart; Muscles, Minds, and Milligrams - Androgens!

  Dr. Dean St Mark, a pharmacologist and product formulator for UK-based brand called Supplement Needs, brings his expertise on testosterone, PEDs, and their health implications to the podcast.• TRT usage has shifted from older men to being prescribed for men in their mid-20s with hypogonadism• Many users push beyond replacement therapy (800 ng/dL) into enhancement territory (1200+ ng/dL) • Androgens impact brain chemistry, creating psychological dependency through altered dopamine thresholds• Female athletes face unique risks including potentially irreversible virilization effects like voice deepening• Polypharmacy and arbitrary dosing based on gym advice rather than science increases health risks• "FemTest" protocols inappropriately extrapolate safety data from PCOS patients to healthy female athletes• Excessive size and muscle mass may contribute to early mortality in bodybuilders (40-60 years old)• EPO can benefit endurance athletes but requires careful monitoring due to blood viscosity concernsFind Dr. Dean St Mark on Instagram @DeanSTM.

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• Episode 92 - Dr. Matt Frakes, Performance Nutritionist of the NY Giants

  Dr. Matt Frakes shares his experience as Director of Performance Nutrition for the New York Giants, focusing on optimizing player performance through individualized nutrition strategies and building trusting relationships with athletes.• Breaking into sports nutrition careers requires networking, professionalism, and willingness to do grunt work before showcasing talent• College and pro settings differ dramatically—pros have more autonomy and often work with their own nutrition and training specialists• Athletes can build too much lean muscle mass relative to their skeletal structure, increasing injury risk• Performance nutrition requires an individualized approach considering body composition, position demands, and training phase• Nutritional strategies for brain health include omega-3 fatty acids, anti-inflammatory foods, and creatine supplementation• Recovery modalities like sauna, cryotherapy, red light therapy and compression are widely used at the professional level• Successful teams require strong interdisciplinary communication between performance staff, medical team and coachesDr. Frakes will be delivering the President's Lecture at the 22nd International Society of Sports Nutrition Conference, June 23-25 in Delray Beach, Florida.

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• Episode 91 - Katie Vasenina PhD - Tennis, Training, Collagen, and Veganism

  Dr. Katie Vasenina shares her journey from standout tennis player to sports scientist, offering unique insights on sport-specific training methodologies and nutritional interventions for athletes. Her research challenges conventional wisdom about asymmetrical training, collagen supplementation effectiveness, and dietary approaches for optimal recovery and performance.• Former Division I tennis player who specialized in sport-specific training• Completed her PhD studying various topics including collagen supplementation and muscle damage recovery• Found early sport specialization (before age 9) correlates with increased injury rates• Discovered traditional strength coaches often apply inappropriate training methods to tennis players• Researched collagen supplementation, finding it ineffective for muscle recovery but potentially beneficial for tendons• Conducted innovative study comparing vegan vs omnivore diets for muscle damage recovery• Found no performance differences between diet groups when protein intake was equated (1.4-1.5g/kg)• Currently training for a 50km ultra obstacle race (not sure she should do it!)• Starting a new position at the University of Tampa in August 2024• Planning future research on collagen supplementation with vitamin C for tendon healthCatch Dr. Vasenina's presentation "Collagen Doesn't Do Sh*t, Except When It Does" at the ISSN conference in Delray Beach, June 23-25.

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• Episode 90 - Lauren Colenso-Semple PhD

  Lauren Colenso-Semple is a muscle physiology researcher, science communicator, and co-owner of the MASS Research Review. Her research primarily focuses on female physiology and endocrinology and the response to resistance exercise. Lauren has a PhD in Integrative Physiology, MS in Exercise Science, and BA in Psychology. She is also an expert fitness professional with years of practical experience and certifications in strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, group fitness, and personal training.About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum. Hosted by Jose Antonio, PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDInstagram: the_issn and supphd 

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• Episode 89 - Melanie Sulaver MS RD CISSN

  Melanie Sulaver (MS, RD, CDN, CISSN) is the founder and small (but mighty) business owner of Nutrition by Mel. She is a registered dietitian working to bridge the gap between women’s health and performance nutrition. As speaker, counselor, and coach, Mel works with women in sport, educating on disordered eating, low energy availability, relative energy deficiency in sport, menstrual health, fertility, and menopause. Her goal is to change the narrative surrounding what it means to navigate life as a woman, an athlete, and a mother. About the ShowWe cover all things related to sports science, nutrition, and performance. The Sports Science Dudes represent the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for Sports Neuroscience, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio, PhDDr. Antonio is the co-founder and CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the co-founder of the Society for Sports Neuroscience, www.issn.net. Dr. Antonio has over 150 peer-reviewed publications and 16 books. He is a Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida in the Department of Health and Human Performance.Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhDInstagram: the_issn and supphd

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