The Lab
Journal
Long-form science and practical protocols for endurance athletes.
Foundations
Why Hydration, Fuelling and Oral Comfort All Begin in the Mouth
8 min read
Every gel, drink and chew passes through the mouth first. Discover why saliva matters during endurance and how oral comfort supports the wider fuelling plan.
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A Primer on Hydroxyapatite
9 min read
The mineral already built into teeth—what hydroxyapatite is, how it works in the mouth and how HAp+ differs from a conventional toothpaste.
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Fuelling in the Heat
11 min read
Why heat changes carbohydrate delivery, thirst, appetite and gut tolerance—and how to adapt the plan without abandoning it.
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When Nausea Starts, Fuelling Usually Stops
12 min read
Nausea is one of the most common reasons endurance athletes stop eating—why it happens, and how a mouth reset can keep the fuelling plan alive.
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A Taxonomy of GI Distress
12 min read
Upper gut, lower gut, heat, fuelling and the mouth—why endurance stomach problems rarely have one cause or one solution.
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Training Long, Aging Well
13 min read
The habits that support decades of endurance: consistency, strength, recovery, nutrition, bone health and oral health.
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Enamel and Sports Nutrition
12 min read
Why repeated gels, sports drinks and reduced saliva challenge enamel—and how athletes can protect the mouth without compromising performance.
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Top 10 Endurance Supplements for Performance and Longevity
14 min read
A practical guide to supplements that may support long efforts and long athletic lives, from carbohydrate and electrolytes to calcium and vitamin D.
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