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• Heat and humidity can really hinder performance, as well as pose a risk for heat-related illness. PTs help athletes with fatigue, cramping, heat exhaustion, and more -- could dietary supplements help?

• New research shows promise with Taurine, menthol, and mouth rinsing. Learn the details in our video blog post and sign up today!

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•  We know the oral magnesium can offer benefits for some athletes that suffer from cramps, poor sleep, and other ailments.

• Recently a trend of putting magnesium into creams has been popularized and touted as an effective way to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness and improve recovery.
• In our video we review a recent study in JSCR that outlines how improved recovery is unlikely for athletes when using these creams.

  If you like what you see here, check out our board-approved continuing education courses for PTs. We cover topics like:

  - Nutrition interventions for chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases)

  - Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

  - Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical therapy care plans

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•  A social media trending diet called the 30 30 30 Diet has emerged. As a PT I've been asked about this diet several times -- so what is it and what does the research say?

• The 30 30 30 Diet is considered a fad diet, which touts the notion of eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking, followed by 30 minutes of brisk walking. Followers and advocates for this diet claim that it helps with weight loss and health.
• Overall the diet is very generalized: 30 grams of protein may be too much for some individuals and not enough for others; moreover, the 30 minutes of exercise may be dosed too low for some individuals (athletes) and too high for others (frail adults). The precepts of the fad diet overall are not innately harmful: they just might not be specific enough for optimal outcomes.
  

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•  A review of 7 randomized control trials found that creatine supplementation (5-10g/day, with some loading) increases muscular strength and power.

• Beta-alanine supplementation (3.2-4.6g/day) was shown to improve endurance and performance in short, high-intensity exercise.

• While both supplements offer benefits, the review found no significant interactive boost when creatine and beta-alanine were used together, and both have safe profiles for recommendation by physical therapists.

If you like what you see here, check out our board-approved continuing education courses for PTs. We cover topics like:

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- Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

- Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical therapy care plans

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• Many influencers on social media have posted on the wonderful health benefits of bone broth. From curing flu to reducing skin wrinkles, it seems there is nothing that bone broth can do!

• A review of the research really does not support the hype. In fact, a Consumer Labs deep dive found that 4 out of 10 bone broths failed their assessments for various reasons. It also dives into much of the research around collagen, protein, and heavy metals.
• In the end, recommend bone broth if you like a good Pho or stew -- not because you are curing an ailment!

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• Objective: The study aimed to assess how effective a bioavailable full-spectrum Boswellia serrata extract (F-BSE) and its combination with curcumin (C-BSE) are at reducing pain and stiffness in individuals with spondylitis or spondylosis.

• Methods: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 105 participants were given a placebo, F-BSE, or C-BSE for 28 days. The researchers used both subjective questionnaires and objective clinical markers to measure the outcomes.

• Conclusion: Both F-BSE and C-BSE were effective in reducing pain and stiffness by day 14, with continued improvement through day 28. However, the combination of Boswellia and curcumin (C-BSE) showed superior results, suggesting a synergistic effect.
  
  

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• No Cognitive Boost from Vitamin D: A 24-month study found that vitamin D supplements did not improve brain function, specifically executive function, in older adults with mild to moderate vitamin D deficiency. 🧠

• Placebo vs. Supplement: The study compared a group taking vitamin D supplements to a group taking a placebo, and there were no significant differences in cognitive outcomes between the two groups.

• Remote Study Design: The research was conducted remotely with over 600 participants, demonstrating an innovative and effective way to carry out large-scale clinical trials. 💻

   

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• This study looked at whether a 3-year exercise program helped patients with colon cancer who had already finished chemotherapy. They compared this to a group who only received health education materials.

• The results showed that the patients who exercised had a significantly longer time without the disease coming back. There was also evidence that they lived longer overall. Exercise prescription and patient education as a major component of PT practice.

• The main side effect for the exercise group was more muscle and bone-related problems, which may require more physical therapy management.
  
  

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• A 20-year study out of Athens, Greece, published in August 2025, followed nearly 2,000 people to track the long-term effects of the Mediterranean diet on the development of type 2 diabetes.

• High adherence to the Mediterranean diet significantly reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with a 59% reduction for pre-diabetic individuals and a 40% reduction for those with normal blood sugar.

• Even individuals who started with high adherence but later lapsed still saw a significant risk reduction, suggesting the diet's protective benefits are substantial and it should be a key educational tool for physical therapists.

   

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• In this crossover trial, researchers looked at whether eating carbohydrates or fasting before a workout helps with resistance training.

• Participants were given either a high-carb meal, a low-carb meal, or a placebo two hours before their workout. The researchers found no major difference in how many repetitions they could do.

• The study suggests that for workouts that focus on the upper body, what you eat right before doesn't really change how well you do.
  
  

If you like what you see here, check out our board-approved continuing education courses for PTs. We cover topics like:

- Nutrition interventions for chronic diseases (e.g., obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases)

- Advanced nutritional strategies to support physical therapy for patients with metabolic disorders

- Case studies demonstrating successful integration of nutrition into physical therapy care plans

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