Performance Blog

The role of the microbiome in metabolic performance.

The microbiome is an aspect of nutrition that often gets overlooked, especially in the athletic community. However, our bodies have co-evolved with thousands of species of bacteria, to the point where we now rely on their function to optimise our health. Providing your microbiome with the proper nutrients can have vast implications on your health and your ability to achieve peak performance.

August 08, 2022
4 min read

Fats for metabolic performance.

Fats are a critical part of any diet, providing the body with its primary source of long term stored energy. Many other metabolic pathways, such as membrane formation and hormonal control, rely on an adequate fat supply to function. There are many different types of fats, some that are beneficial to health and some that are very detrimental. Understanding the role of fats is an essential part of developing a performance-based diet.

August 08, 2022
5 min read

Carbohydrates for metabolic performance.

Carbohydrates consist of sugar molecules found as both simple structures or longer, more complex chains [2]. They are the body’s most efficient energy source for metabolism and cellular processes. There are three types of carbohydrates; sugars, starches, and fibre.

August 08, 2022
4 min read

What is metabolic performance?

You may have heard the term metabolism before. But what does it mean, and how does it apply to you? Here at Radix, we strive to create a range of products that optimise your physical and cognitive function so you can perform at your best. We do this through our nutritional design and something that we call metabolic performance.

August 08, 2022
2 min read

Triage theory and its application to health and performance.

Due to a complex interaction of geological and environmental factors, periods of micronutrient deficiency were likely common throughout human evolution. It makes sense that the body would have mechanisms in place to maintain short term survival during such periods, even if it were deleterious to healthy ageing ^[1]. Throughout history, natural selection has been known to favour short-term survival over long term health if the two are in conflict. Selection for reproductive success early in life may involve trade-offs that shorten lifespan ^[2]. These mechanisms are witnessed across many species and seem consistent throughout nature.

August 08, 2022
4 min read

Introduction to RNA™

Radix Nutrition Architecture, or RNA for short, embodies our approach to nutritional design. It represents a comprehensive design process that guides the creation of our products. From initial concept through nutritional design, ingredient selection, manufacturing processes and technology. In short, it represents our relentless drive to create the highest quality nutritional products ever made.

August 08, 2022
3 min read

Taking nutrition to the extreme: Our personalised approach to fuelling Project Empower.

Damian Browne and Fergus Farrell are attempting one of the hardest challenges on the planet. Termed “Project Empower”, their goal is to break the world record for the unsupported pairs row across the North Atlantic from New York City to Galway.

June 23, 2022
3 min read

Olympic athlete Jemima Montag on the nutritional demands of elite sport

Jemima Montag is an Australian race walker who won Gold in the 20km walk at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and finished 6th at the 2022 Tokyo Olympic.
We discuss the nutritional demands of elite sport with Jemima Montag, as well as why she chooses Radix Nutrition to help her fuel her success.

June 07, 2022
6 min read

First Look: A Scientifically Superior Protein Powder for Athletes

We are excited to launch the most effective, technologically advanced protein powder on the market. Since our conception, we have been providing nutritionally superior meals and recovery smoothies designed to support the specific needs of athletes’ bodies’. We have been fuelling Olympic Athletes and Extreme Adventures

December 20, 2021
3 min read

A Simple Guide to Macronutrients

Macronutrients are the nutrients that the body requires in larger amounts to function every day. These include carbohydrates, protein and fat. Fibre is also often categorised as an additional macronutrient. Although correctly speaking, it is a form of carbohydrate and can still be included.

November 11, 2020
5 min read

The Whole-food Advantage

Whole foods are those that have either no processing or undergone minimal processing. Examples include whole grains, legumes, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. In most instances, these are foods you will recognise in their natural form, with a perishable date, and without a list of preservatives and additives.

November 11, 2020
5 min read

Simple Recovery Smoothie Recipe

Everyone wants to feel their best daily, although it's no secret recovery is one of the last things we prioritise when life gets busy. Proper recovery is essential to optimise our health and performance. We can give our bodies the best chance to perform better, recovery fast, and live healthier with great nutrition.

November 11, 2020
2 min read

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