From the archive

APR 6, 2021 · 41 MIN

Nutrition changes and considerations through the menstrual cycle

Show notes

In this solo episode, we broke down another incredible study just hot off the press from last week where we explored the nutrition considerations for women through their menstrual cycle. We discussed how the time of the month for the ladies affects things like performance, muscle mass, and even the ability to lose weight.

The Cliff Notes

Understanding the female hormonal cycle

Differences between Follicular and Luteal Phases

What are metabolic changes that happen through the cycle?

When are women more prone to lose muscle mass?

Changes in energy expenditure and how many calories women burn through different phases

Do birth control pills affect performance and body composition?

What supplements are recommended for women, particularly athletes?

How do carbs, protein and fat recommendations change through the cycle?

You can download the full article here:

https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12970-021-00422-8.pdf

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