The Biochemistry of Deception
Investigating carbohydrate mouth rinsing, the truth about marathon caffeine dosing, and the hyper-hydration protocols of Grand Slam tennis.
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Neurobiology
Tricking the Brain: The Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse
Why simply swishing a sugar solution in the mouth and spitting it out can increase cycling power output by 3%.
14 min read — Read essay
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Pharmacology
Caffeine Periodization in the Sub-2 Hour Marathon
The exact milligram-per-kilogram math required to block adenosine receptors at kilometer 35 without causing gastric distress.
16 min read — Read essay
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Cellular Hydration
Five Sets of Sweat: The Tennis Electrolyte Protocol
How Grand Slam champions manage sodium depletion and blood plasma volume during five-hour matches in the Australian summer.
11 min read — Read essay