Exercise & Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M University

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

ISSN 2026

06/20/2026

ESNL ISSN 2026 data blitz! Jisun Chun places 3rd (out of 37 contestants) while Guiliet Kibler places 3rd in PHD posters (out of 89).

06/18/2026

Dr. Drew Gonzalez

06/18/2026

alumni Andrew Jagim (‘12) and Drew Gonzalez (‘25) with a shoutout to Nick Barringer (‘15) present “Firefighter Response Physiology: Quantifying the chaos physiology with Annette Zapp (OSU) at .

06/17/2026

Great first day of the ISSN!

06/12/2026

Effects of a Plant-Based Multi-Strain Limosilactobacillus fermentum Probiotic on Weight Loss Outcomes in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Preliminary Study https://mdpi.com/3932120 via








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06/12/2026

"6′-SL supplementation did not promote greater gains dynamic strength, fat free mass or changes in body composition. However, while there was some evidence that 6′-SL supplementation influenced training-induced changes in aerobic capacity during the first six weeks, fewer effects were observed after 12 weeks."

Estes, L., Broeckel, J., Rhoades, N., Kibler, G. L., Bivins, I. H., Liu, Y., Johnson, S., Dickerson, B. L., Gonzalez, D. E., Sowinski, R. J., Rasmussen, C. J., & Kreider, R. B. (2026). Efficacy of Human Milk Oligosaccharide 6′-Sialyllactose Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Training Adaptations. Nutrients, 18(11), 1743. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18111743

05/18/2026

Recent Men's Health interview.

We still recommend loading (4 x 5 g/d or 0.3 g/kg/d for 5 -7 days) as the quickest way to increase muscle creatine content for performance and then maintain with 0.1 g/kg/d thereafter (e.g., 5 - 10 g/d for 50 - 100 kg individuals). However, our initial studies (which found the best gains in muscle mass and performance in resistance-trained athletes) evaluated 16- 25 g/d (with CHO and/or CHO and PRO) for 4 - 12 weeks. Our current studies evaluating the effects of creatine monohydrate on cognitive function-related studies in older adults is evaluating 2 x 5 g/d of creatine monohydrate (with and without training).

Some wellness influencers recommend five times the usual. We talked to researchers for the real scoop.

05/16/2026

ACSM, ISSN, and NSCS Conference Special!

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Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners and athletes. This book serves as a foundational book for undergraduate and graduate sports nutrition classes and professionals in the field who work with athletes and clients to optimize performance through exercise training, diet interventions, nutrient timing, and evidence-based dietary supplementation.

This edition provides 780 pages of details and references about the role of nutrition on health. training, and performance with updated high-quality figures and graphics. Table of contents include:

History of Sports Nutrition
Energy and Diet Foundation
Carbohydrate
Protein
Amino Acids
Fat
Vitamins
Minerals
Water and Fluid Replacement
Phytonutrients and Botanical Extracts
Nutrient Timing and the Training Table
Dietary Supplements
Muscle Building Supplements
Performance Enhancement Supplements
Nootropic Supplements
Recovery Nutrition
Sports Nutrition for Special Populations (i.e., adolescents, females, tactical, ultraendurance, combat, and masters’ athletes)
Diets and Body Composition
Weight Loss Supplements
Performance Enhancement Program (with Applied Sports Nutrition Program Implementation)
Appendices - Applied Sports Nutrition and Training Programs

This edition also overviews the ISSN, ACSM, AND, and IOC Position Stands to help students prepare for ISSN certifications. Finally, the book provides insights from Dr. Kreider’s 40 year career doing exercise and nutrition-related research on many of the nutrients discussed, working with industry to develop evidence-based dietary supplements, and athletes to optimize performance.

This book is a must have for serious athletes and professionals!





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