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Fuel: David Goldman | Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers speaks on dietary vs supplemental creatine, protein requirements, and fasting for athletes
This conversation is with David Goldman. He has a Master’s Degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition and is a board certified specialist in sports nutrition as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. This combination of expertise allows him to work closely with high level athletes towards pursuing specific performance goals. David was also the Chief Science Advisor for The GameChangers film and heavily involved in its production.
We cover:
- David’s motivations for becoming plant-based
- His role in creation of The GameChangers
- The most compelling reasons for an athlete to eat plant-based
- Protein needs for athletes
- Maintaining muscle during a weight cut
- Dividing protein intake throughout the day
- Exercise energy metabolism basics
- Creatine intake from diet vs supplements
- Optimizing the body’s natural circadian rhythm
- Health benefits of water only fasting
- If fasting can be appropriate for athletes
- Benefits of front loading daily calories
- The “train low, compete high” theory
- David’s experience with alternate day eating
Resources:
- The Game Changers Institute
- Metabite (online digital nutrition coaching platform)
- Book: The Thrive Diet by Brendan Brazier
- Prof Stuart Phillips episode on The Proof podcast
Articles:
- IJDRP 2022: Supplemental Creatine and Exercise Performance
- Nutrients. 2022: Prolonged water-only fasting and refeeding on markers of cardiometabolic risk
- Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2021: high protein plant vs omnivore diet to support resistance training
- Nutrients. 2019: Plant-Based Diets for Cardiovascular Endurance Performance
- Br J Sports Med. 2018: Effect of protein supplementation on resistance training
- J Am Diet Assoc. 2009: Atkins vs South Beach vs Ornish diets on endothelial function and CRP
- J Int Soc Sports Nutr: 2007: ISSN position stand on creatine
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*Please appreciate that any information discussed is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.*