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Functional Nutrition for Minimizing Cell Damage

by Mark Becker | April 1, 2024

I have been an avid proponent of functional nutrition and exercise for more than 45 years. I was an athlete in high school and did my first Olympic distance triathlon at the age of 22. I am now 63 years old. After more than 350 endurance events ranging from triathlons, to ultramarathons to marathons to […]

Digestive Health Dramatically Impacts Athletic Performance

by Mark Becker | February 9, 2024

When it comes to health and wellness, digestive health is central to overall health. Those who are proactive and take control of their digestive health will realize significant improvement in their health and quality of life. For athletes, a healthy gut can have a dramatic impact on athletic performance. Gut health influences not only digestion, […]

Stay In the Game Longer! 6 Supplements for Endurance and Rapid Recovery

by Mark Becker | December 5, 2023

For most of us, life is a balancing act. In a perfect world, we’d all have time during our day to devote to our health. But in the real world, 24 hours a day doesn’t seem like nearly enough time to fit in work, school, family and the plethora of responsibilities that life throws at […]

Hydration for Optimal Athletic Performance and Overall Health

by Mark Becker | August 1, 2023

The importance of hydration for good health and properly functioning body systems cannot be overstated. Because the body cannot store water, we must constantly supply it with water to maintain its many functioning systems. Not only should you hydrate while exercising, you should also hydrate pre- and post-workout to replace fluids lost through sweat. While […]

Digestive Health Dramatically Impacts Athletic Performance

by Mark Becker | June 1, 2023

When it comes to health and wellness, digestive health is vitally important. Those who are proactive and take control of their digestive health will realize significant improvement in overall health and quality of life. For athletes, a healthy gut can have a dramatic impact on athletic performance. Gut health influences not only digestion, but also […]

Will Consumers Buy In to Legitimate Weight Management Solutions?

by Mark Becker | April 1, 2023

Are Americans more obsessed with weight loss than other cultures? Well, maybe we should be. The obesity statistics are scary. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the United States obesity prevalence was 41.9 percent in 2017—March 2020. From 1999—2000 through 2017—March 2020, the U.S. obesity prevalence increased from 30.5 percent to […]

Reviving Long-Term Healthy Habits Post Pandemic

by Mark Becker | December 1, 2022

The pandemic and associated restrictions had a profound effect on people’s daily lives. Alcohol sales skyrocketed, physical activity stopped for most and emotional eating led to weight gain. After two years of pandemic life, many are having difficulties returning to a healthy lifestyle. The strategies we used to adapt and cope have cemented into bad […]

Key Nutrients & Exercise for Optimal Bone Health

by Mark Becker | August 1, 2022

Bone health is a key area of development in the wellbeing of athletes and is crucial for safe training and successful career progression. Bone mineral density (BMD) is often used as the main marker for bone health and usually peaks in early adulthood when many athletes are reaching their athletic peak. One of the most […]

Immune Health: An Athlete’s Complex Strategic Fighting System

by Mark Becker | June 3, 2022

Athletes are always seeking ways to improve performance. Since the onset of the pandemic, many athletes have begun to reconsider a major contributor to performance that is often overlooked: the immune system. The immune system is the body’s version of the military: it is tasked with defending against all who threaten it. It has some […]

The Science of Sleep and its Profound Impact on Athletic Performance

by Mark Becker | April 1, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 35 percent of people in the U.S. are sleep deprived, which means that one in three people aren’t getting enough sleep. Interestingly, some people can function well on little to no sleep, while others feel more of an impact. As we all know, exercise […]

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