In this episode we talk with researcher Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer about:
- Thyroid Function and Nutrient Status in Athletes
- Nutrients needed for normal thyroid function and what can cause thyroid disruption
Dr. Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM is a professor at Virginia Tech, where she directs the Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Laboratory and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program. She is trained in nutrition/dietetics and exercise science and her interests include energy and micronutrient metabolism, plant-based nutrition, and endocrine (non-diabetes) and metabolic disorders. Her research focuses on how nutrition influences the health and performance of active people at all stages of life and performance levels. Recent research includes healthy weight gain in athletes and the importance of micronutrient status—particularly iodine and vitamin D— in sports/exercise performance, disease prevention and general wellness. Enette has authored over 100 scientific articles and book chapters, is the author of “Plant-Based Sports Nutrition. Expert Fueling Strategies for Training, Recovery, and Performance” (Human Kinetics, 2020), and is an Associate Editor for Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and the Science and Medicine of Football. She served on the 2011 IOC Sports Nutrition Consensus Panel and the 2017 Expert Panel for Dietary Supplements and the High Performance Athlete, and is currently a member of the International Testing Agency Health & Clinical Expert Advisory Group. Enette also interned at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and served as the sports dietitian for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her personal interests include road cycling, flat water kayaking, Irish step dancing, resistance training, gardening, yoga, cooking and wine tasting. She is the mother of 3 athletic children, who consistently put her sports nutrition knowledge to the test.
We hope you find some nuggets that are helpful in this episode about Thyroid Function and its importance to athletes and Nutrients needed for normal thyroid function and what can cause thyroid disruption
Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Connect w/ Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer:
Mentioned:
- Study: Thyroid Function and Nutrient Status in Athletes
- Listen to our NR Episode #118 with Dr. Larson-Meyer
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