The Performance Prescription Lab

We cover Dickie's journey into sports pharmacy, supplement mistakes athletes often make, and practical steps for getting started in the field. 👉 Don’t forget to follow Dickie Friday for more insights! Follow us for updates. Time stamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:02) Get to know Dickie Friday (01:58) What sparked his interest in sports pharmacy and his journey in sports pharmacy (06:15) Memorab...

We chat with Emily Shears—sports pharmacist and founder of the Female Athlete Network—to explore what it really means to support anyone who move with purpose. From filling gaps in female athlete health to shaking up the pressure in high-performance environments, Em shares bold insights and her vision for the future of sports pharmacy. Plus: a quick-fire round you don’t want to miss. Follow us: htt...

Jess and Nilhan provides a recap from the Sports Pharmacy Summit 2025. Tune intop get the highlights and takeaways from the summit, and learn what's next for sports pharmacy. Become a member of the Sports Pharmacy Network: https://sportsrxnetwork.com/international-membership/?pa=INT Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Time stamps: (00:00-03:45) A vibrant and multidiscipli...

Season 3 kicks-off with the inspiring story of a global sports pharmacy leader. Tune into hear about Mohy's vision, his global insights and advice for emerging sports pharmacists. Questions or comments? Contact us: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Time stamps: (00:00) Welcome to Season 3 (02:50) Mohy’s journey into sports pharmacy (15:10) Medication related challenges in Paralymp...

Birth control options, GLP-1 agonists' safety in athletes, and timing of supplements during competitions and travel—SEASON FINALE episode dives into the questions others don’t dare to answer, alongside common concerns every athlete asks. Don’t miss it! https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/

World Pharmacists Day Exclusive Interview with pharmacists of the #paris2024 Paralympics. How it's like to be behind the counter and serving to high-performing athletes? How did Claire and Somer integrated their sports pharmacy expertise into the athlete's overall healthcare plan at the Paralympics? How to become a volunteer pharmacist in major sports events? Follow us for updates: https:/...

What were the most pressing health concerns in Paralympic sports? Which rule change led para-athletes to perform better? Did you know that eye covers of para-athletes were more than cool and served for fair play? Check out the Top 10 medical highlights of the Paris Paralympics. Follow us for updates: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ (00:00) Welcome and Paralympics in numbers (01:09)...

Which innovative sports equipment empowers para athletes to excel? Are there any specific anti-doping rules in Paralympics? What illnesses are mostly seen and which medicines are commonly used by para athletes? Discover the Paralympics and Special Olympics in this episode! Follow us for updates: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Time stamps: (00:00) Introduction and focusing on abilit...

Check out the top 10 medical highlights from the Paris 2024 Olympics! Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Time stamps: (00:00) Welcome and highlights of the Paris 2024 closing ceremony (04:46) Celine Dion’s comeback from Stiff Person Syndrome (07:28) Simone Biles, mental health and battling back from setbacks (12:16) ACL injuries and gender discrepancy (16:17) Cardbo...

Medical services at the Olympics are a state of art! Tune into to explore what medical services look like in major events like Olympics, gain insights from London, Vancouver, Tokyo and Rio games on illness and injury trends, explore how the Paris 2024 polyclinic looks like and, discover the roles of sports pharmacists at the Olympics! https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ (00:00) Welcome...

What happens when an elite athlete need to be treated with a prohibited substance or method? This special episode is all about Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) with a specific focus on how TUEs work at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

We dive into the dual nature of inflammation in athletes - is it a friend or foe, or both? In this episode, • Explore insights on managing oxidative stress,  • optimize your recovery strategies, and  • become savvy about anti-inflammatory medicines and supplements. Time stamps (00:00) Welcome to the new episode (01:09) Importance of managing inflammation and oxidative stress in sports (06:57) Infl...

In this episode, Jess and Nilhan break down: Performance hydration and the truth behind sports drinks hype The risks of energy drinks and how they affect performance An in-depth look at ketone drinks, including recent studies and a benefit/risk assessment Tips for athletes on making informed choices when it comes to hydration and sports drinks Follow for updates: https://www.instagram.com/performp...

A healthy gut can decrease porta-toilet visits at marathons, support performance, recovery, general health and well-being. Discover the intricate relationship between gut health and athletic performance in this episode. Time stamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:21) Gut health 101 (04:33) Exercise and gut health (07:10) Performance benefits of healthy gut  (18:40) How unhealthy gut leads to poor perfor...

This episode is your roadmap to understand how nootropics work to support athletic health and performance, and how you can safely, effectively and cleanly use common nootropics. Follow us for updates: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerformancePrescriptionLab Time stamps: (00:00) Welcome to Season 2 (00:36) Introduction and news of t...

The Performance Prescription Lab is back with Season 2 - now on YouTube! Tune in to discover what's new in Season 2. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePerformancePrescriptionLab

Together with our guest speaker Mikko Lemettilä, an anti-doping expert from Finland, we discuss: (02:25) - Getting to know Mikko Lemettilä (11:30) - Anti-doping strategies for elite/professional sports vs recreational sports (18:12) - What are the Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs), how common their use and what are the motives behind why people use them (33:15) - Successful Finnish and...

In this episode we talked about: How iron deficiency and anemia develops Underlying issues with focus on female athletes How it’s linked to athletic performance How its is managed Rational use of iron supplements Follow and contact us: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Timestamps: (00:28) - Episode overview (02:40) - Anemia 101 (16:26) - Why athletes have increased risk for anemia - 1...

Gain recovery insights from your wearable's, HRV status, Vo2max, sleep metrics and more with Nilhan and Jess in this episode. Pair it with Episodes 3 and 4 for a deeper understanding of recovery. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/⁠ We are sorry for the cracky sound in the beginning!

Dive into the world of protein for athletes with Jess and Nilhan. -Understand total protein needs for various sports and individual factors -Explore the benefits of different supplements -Navigate the path to choosing the right and safe protein supplement Follow us at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/

Do athletes really need to take vitamin and mineral supplements? If so, why and which functional supplements do they need? Are there any different approaches for female, vegan, endurance or strength athletes? You will find answers to your questions in this episode. Follow us on Instagram for more: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/

Nitrates, commonly known as the beetroot juice by athletes, have strong evidence to support their use for boosting exercise performance. We talk about: How nitrates improve your strength, endurance and recovery How you can boost your levels naturally Which are the right supplements to use

Ashwaganda and Rhodiola - two popular adaptogens, are the new wellness trend amongst athletes. In this episode, Jess and Nilhan walk through the science-backed benefits of Ashwaganda and Rhodiola on athlete health & performance, and provide practical tips for rational use of adaptogens.

Sleep, nutrition and hydration are the tip of the RECOVERY ICEBERG and there is something really important underneath - which is managing your body’s response to stress a.k.a exercise and competitions. In this episode, Jess and Nilhan share tools on how to manipulate your nervous system for recovering like a pro. Follow, comment, share: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/

Athletes usually think that to get bigger, stronger, or faster, what matters only is what happens in the gym, on the field, or when training. You actually get bigger, stronger, faster, and perform better by recovering from the training.  Jess and Nilhan explore multifaceted aspects of post-exercise and race recovery and share science-based, effective tips for athletes.