Systematic review of undeclared prohibited substances and pharmacological adulterants in dietary supplements: prevalence, detection, and risks in sport. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2026. What's really in that bottle? What the researchers set out to do The researchers wanted to answer three questions: Which banned or unapproved substances have actually been found in sports supplements? Which product categories are they found in most often? And which laboratory metho

A review of two studies examining the relationship between occupational sitting, daily movement and long-term cardio-metabolic health What's the harm in sitting all day? I'm working out tonight! What did the studies look at? These two studies, both published in 2024, address a question that is increasingly relevant in modern clinical practice: "Does regular structured exercise adequately protect against the physiological consequences of prolonged occupational sitting, and if

Gallant TL et al (2024). Sports Medicine Long thought to be a female issue but nearly 1 in 2 male athletes are affected too. What did the study look at? This systematic review and meta-analysis* had two objectives: To determine the true prevalence of LEA and REDs among athletes with greater precision than existing estimates, To present the first comprehensive analysis of the impact of LEA and REDs on athletic performance and injury risk. Previous estimates from the Internatio

Yu & Ding, Frontiers in Nutrition, 2025 What did the study look at? A systematic review of 46 randomised controlled trials (928 participants) published between 2014–2024, examining how well dietary supplements actually work for elite athletes. What were the Key Findings by Supplement? Caffeine (3–6 mg/kg) — strongest evidence The most consistently effective supplement. Improved power output, jump height, swimming times, and sport-specific technical skills. Works best for powe