Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast

Are broccoli sprout shots the secret to your next PR? Will U-Can gels help you manage weight? And are greens powders a scam or magic bullet? We sit down with registered dietitian Alex Larson, the founder of Alex Larson Nutrition. She answers all our questions on GLP-1s, cortisol-reducing supplements, lactate gels, if Laura can make her own Nomio at home, and more.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The difference between GLP-1 medications and “GLP-1-like” supplements

✅ Are superstarch gels worth the money?

✅ Do cortisol reducing supplements work?

✅ Are greens powder a scam or worthwhile?

✅ Are broccoli shots the secret to a PR?

✅ If lactate gels are the next big thing

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Tread Lightly Running is hosted and researched by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Production, show notes, and graphics by Laura Norris.

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