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Protein, Recovery, and Performance for Female Athletes Dr. Mikki Williden
In this episode, Paul Warloski speaks with Dr. Mikki Williden, a nutrition expert and endurance athlete, about the unique nutritional and training challenges facing women over 40, particularly as they navigate perimenopause and menopause. They discuss how hormonal shifts can lead to insulin resistance, increased inflammation, and disrupted sleep, all of which affect endurance performance and recovery. Dr. Williden offers practical advice on optimizing nutrition, including increasing protein intake, adjusting carbohydrate timing, and adopting supplements like creatine. They also explore how…
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