Performance Blog

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: Ultimate Recovery Smoothie Version 2

February 08, 2022
3 min read

Lydia O'Donnell

Meet the woman changing the game for female athletes everywhere.

February 01, 2022
2 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

Introducing our new range names.

Over 10 years in the making, Radix is the most technically advanced way to ensure optimal nutrition with ultimate ease. We create products that simply maximise nutrient intake to unlock your best health and elevate everyday potential.

August 27, 2021
2 min read

Kurtis Imrie

New Zealand Olympic Kayaker Kurtis Imrie, was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand. Since the age of 15, Kurtis has only but made upward strides in his international Sprint Canoe career.

June 28, 2021
1 min read

David Nyika

Professional New Zealand Boxer David Nyika was born and raised in Hamilton, New Zealand. David began his amateur career at 18, successfully earning two gold medals at both the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. In 2021 he made his professional debut, defeating component Jesse Maio with a TKO 28 seconds into the fight.

June 25, 2021
1 min read

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