World-renowned sports scientist Dr. Peter Hespel explains the potential benefits of ketone supplementation for athletes.

Topics: Nutritional

 

In this week’s episode, we talk with world-renowned sports scientist, Dr. Peter Hespel. We dive into his research on the utilization of ketones to enhance endurance performance. What does the research show – does ketone supplementation adversely affect or optimize an athlete’s performance?

Tune in to hear about Dr. Hespel’s five gold-standard studies on ketone application to both dispel the myths and assess the hype surrounding ketone use. We also consider potential benefits of ketone use in various circumstances across specific populations. Dr. Hespel also shares how he applies his research findings when working with World Tour cycling teams, such as Quickstep.

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Dede Barry

Dede Barry is a Silver medallist from the 2004 Athens Olympics and multiple medallist of World, National and Pan-American Championships. She is now an owner of Mariposa Bicycles and continues to ride her bike daily in and around Toronto and guides cycling tours internationally.