114. Dr Izzy Smith - hormonal function in sport + stress fractures + optimising bone health
We were over the moon to get to chat to Dr Izzy Smith today, expert in the field of hormonal health and all things bones. Dr Izzy is the medical expert for female led Womens coaching service Femmi, a Movember ambassador and of course marathon runner. Izzy is a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner & educator. If you follow her on isntagram you'll likely be familiar with her ability to debunk common myths in the health + wellness space, whilst synthesising complex areas of research producing practical advice for the everyday person. Dr Izzy is a few short months away from completing her residency, becoming an endocrinologist.
In this ep we chat about;
- understanding endocrinology
- Relative Energy deficiency in sport (REDS)
- Low carb diets and training fasted
- Understanding the bone remodelling process
- Blood tests + supplements for athletes
- Coffee and cortisol in the morning
You can find more from Izzy on her instagram here @doctorizzyksmith
As always thankyou so much for listening and supporting the show. We know you’re going to love this one.
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