Tag: Athletic injury

According to a systematic review published in 2024, approximately 44.7% of athletes suffer from low energy availability (LEA), a condition that underpins the syndrome known as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). This article explores what happens if you don't eat enough as an athlete and the serious health repercussions that can follow.

According to a review published in PMC, shin splints account for up to 50% of all lower leg injuries in runners, and while primarily an overuse issue, a growing body of evidence suggests nutritional deficiencies are a significant contributing factor. This raises a critical question: **Can shin splints be caused by nutrition?** The answer isn't a direct "yes," but rather that proper nutrition is essential for building resilient bones and muscle tissue that can withstand the repetitive stress that leads to shin splints.