Revolutionizing Endurance Nutrition: Sodium Bicarbonate and Fueling Strategies with Lauren Thomas, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Episode 6 • March 06, 2025 • 00:28:55

Hosted By

Ronnie Harper Tavis Piattoly Margaret Downs Samuel Bullard

Show Notes

Lauren Thomas, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. As the US Performance Nutritionist for Maurten, Lauren specializes in advanced fueling strategies for endurance athletes, from sodium bicarbonate supplementation to innovative carbohydrate delivery systems.

 

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Episode Transcript

Summary In this episode of the Eat to Win podcast, host Tavis Piattoly speaks with sports dietitian Lauren Thomas about the importance of nutrition for endurance athletes. They discuss innovative products like Liquid Fuel and sodium bicarbonate supplementation, as well as carbohydrate fueling strategies. Lauren shares insights on how to effectively use these supplements, the significance of gut training, and best practices for carb loading before races. The conversation emphasizes the need for athletes to understand their bodies and refine their fueling strategies for optimal performance. Takeaways - Liquid Fuel is designed to provide stable energy for athletes. - Sodium bicarbonate can buffer acidity in muscles during high-intensity exercise. - Personal experience in sports can lead to a career in sports nutrition. - Innovations in sodium bicarbonate products can reduce gastrointestinal side effects. - Carbohydrate fueling is critical for endurance performance. - Hydrogel technology improves carbohydrate delivery and absorption. - Gut training is essential for athletes to tolerate higher carbohydrate intake. - Carb loading can enhance glycogen stores before long events. - Prioritize carbohydrate intake over sodium bicarbonate for energy. - Athletes should track their fueling strategies to optimize performance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Endurance Fuels 09:58 Innovations in Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation 20:30 Comparing Sodium Bicarbonate and Carbohydrates 28:36 The Eat 2 Win Show (Outro Video).mp4

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