Long-term low energy availability leads to adaptive changes throughout the body resulting in the clinical outcomes of REDs This blog is in light of recently published updated International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) in BJSM. What’s in a name change? Making “s” lower case is helpful as relative energy deficiency […]
Tag: hormones
A Bad Situation Made Worse: Low Carbohydrate Intake Amplifies Low Energy Availability Hormonal Disturbances
Hypothetical Model for REDs Endocrine Disruptions Introduction Persistent or severe low energy availability (what is termed ‘problematic’ LEA) places an athlete at risk for the development of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (REDs) which compromises both their health and performance capacity (1). Studies indicate LEA/REDs are associated with hormonal disturbances in male and female athletes […]
Excess is a fatal thing: Nothing succeeds like moderation for optimal health
Author: Dr Nicky Keay, Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Division of Medicine, UCL Oscar Wilde quipped that “Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.” However, when it comes to enjoying a healthy lifespan, nothing succeeds like moderation. Illustration from “Hormones, Health and Human Potential” Personalising Health through Lifestyle Hippocrates advocated that giving each individual just the right […]
Hormones, Health, Human Performance and Potential
Hormones play a crucial role in determining health. Hormone networks provide the feedback mechanism by which our lifestyle and behaviours enable us to reach our personal potential. This blog provides an overview of some of the main themes discussed in the forthcoming book “Hormones, Health and Human Potential” written to help understanding of how harnessing […]
Synergistic interactions of steroid hormones
By Dr Nicky Keay @nickyKfitness The action of the sun on skin is the most effective way of making vitamin D. However, even walking around outside naked for 5 hours every day during UK winter months is not sufficient to make adequate vitamin D. Therefore, much to the relief of the audience at the recent BASEM Spring […]
Fatigue, sport performance and hormones..more on the endocrine system
By Dr Nicky Keay How do you feel on Monday morning, when the alarm wakes you at 7am with a day of work ahead after the weekend? A bit tired, slightly lethargic, sluggish, maybe a little bit down, perhaps a few regrets about somewhat too much alcohol/food over weekend, frustrated that the exercise training schedule didn’t go […]
E-letter: Question regarding the use of autologous PRP injections for tendinopathies
The following is a letter to BJSM from Ralph S. Bovard MD: Dear BJSM, I have a question regarding the use of autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections for tendinopathies of various sorts. This procedure has been gaining favor with sports medicine clinicians for use in athletes with tendon injuries that are slow to respond […]