Today’s episode I have Nina Walker back on the podcast talk about how to safely navigate the world of nutrition supplements; whether you are an elite athlete who might be drug tested in the future, or just a concerned athlete hoping to learn how to make smart choices around what to put in your body.   Nina let’s us know what her top 2 supplements are as a Performance Nutritionist, and goes through the pro’s and con’s of some common supplements such as caffeine, protein, and creatine.   Key links mentioned:

• Nina Walker Nutrition
• Make sure to check out her new IG page: @rock_nutrition_for curling specific sport nutrition advice
• Instagram: @ninawalker_nutrition
• WADA -World Anti Doping Agency
• Prohibited list
• Resource for Canadian Athletes
• http://www.informed-choice.org ←spot check, vs.  http://www.informed-sport.com ←primo http://www.bscg.org/certified-drug-free-dietary-supplements/ 
• Check all supplements -medication (Globaldro)

Listen/watch on your fave streaming platform or below: Love this episode, check these out:

• Episode 76: Nina Walker Nutrition on eating for physical and mental performance
• Episode 06: Basic nutrition for curlers
• Episode 24: PEACE & LOVE not RICE

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