Sports Nutrition: Get Your Best Rest on Race Eve, The Low-Carb 'Faster' Study, Maximize Vitamin D Absorption, and More

Ben Greenfield joins the show to talk sports nutrition and more. We cover: . -Thoughts on elevation training masks -Ben's experience in the new low-carb athlete study (aka The Faster Study) with Dr. Jeff Volek and Steve Phinney; the testing protocol; Ben's VO2max, threshold and fat-burning results (in detail!); implications of the study and more -Is there anything that inhibits and/or helps Vitamin D absorption -More on supplements, dosages, and combining certain supplements, and more -Getting better rest the night before a race: What can you do to wind down & relax but still be up in time for the race? -Ben's resources on finding quality nutrition information -Fat talk: MCT oil and fish oil -What is the best type of sugar (or combination of sugars) to consume during an Ironman? Are some sugars easier to digest than others and what are the pros/cons of different types of sugars? -And More!