EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 58 MIN
E23 : Fueling for Performance: Debunking RED-S Myths with Dr. Melissa Lodge
from The physio insights podcast by Runeasi · host Runeasi
In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Melissa Lodge, exercise scientist and founder of Fed Collaborative, to talk about one of the most misunderstood conditions in endurance sport: RED-S.Melissa shares why fueling for performance and fueling for health are not two separate goals and why the culture of "lighter is faster" is doing more harm than good.They discuss body composition myths, carbohydrate fear, within-day energy deficits, bone health in young athletes, and why screening female athletes on hormonal birth control requires a completely different approach.More info on Runeasi.ai Editing done by Audiokop
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In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Melissa Lodge, exercise scientist and founder of Fed Collaborative, to talk about one of the most misunderstood conditions in endurance sport: RED-S.Melissa shares why fueling for performance and fueling for health are not two separate goals and why the culture of "lighter is faster" is doing more harm than good.They discuss body composition myths, carbohydrate fear, within-day energy deficits, bone health in young athletes, and why screening female athletes on hormonal birth control requires a completely different approach.More info on Runeasi.ai Editing done by Audiokop
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