Does REDS Actually Exist?

About this episode

Scott and Dr. Jose Areta discuss research on low energy availability and its impact on athletes.

In this episode, Scott is joined by Dr. Jose Areta to discuss his groundbreaking research on low energy availability, muscle metabolism, and the implications for athletes. They explore the complex relationship between energy availability, weight loss, and athletic performance. They examine recent research, practical strategies, and the importance of a holistic approach to athlete health and performance. Studies: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Skeletal Muscle Proteomic Responses During Energy Deficit With Concomitant Aerobic Exercise in Humans https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.202502384RR Tour de France Femmes case study (2024, IJSNEM) — Energetics of a World-Tour Female Road Cyclist During a Multistage Race https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2023-0275 Burke group resistance training study (2014, AJP Endo) — Reduced resting skeletal muscle protein synthesis is rescued by resistance exercise and protein ingestion following short-term energy deficit https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00590.2013 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fuelin on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check Out The Fuelin App⁠⁠

People in this episode

Host: Scott

Guest: Dr. Jose Areta

Topics covered

• low energy availability
• muscle metabolism
• athletic performance
• energy availability
• weight loss
• holistic approach

Keywords

• energy availability
• athlete health
• muscle metabolism
• weight loss
• performance strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Endocrine, Metabolic, and Skeletal Muscle Proteomic Responses During Energy Deficit With Concomitant Aerobic Exercise in Humans, Tour de France Femmes case study (2024, IJSNEM), Burke group resistance training study (2014, AJP Endo)

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