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) Memorable sports pharmacy experiences and typical day at work (10:41) Integrating blood test interpretation into sports pharmacy practice (15:20) Common supplement or medication mistakes Dickie sees among athletes (19:06) Use of NSAIDs among athletes (19:56) Building credibility in the sports world through being a clinical pharmacist Holding conversations with athletes about banned substances (25:14) Practical steps for becoming a sports pharmacist (31:53) Resources to improve sports pharmacy practice (35:54) Quick fire chat with Dickie

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: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ Time stamps: (00:00-00:22) Welcome and introduction (00:22-01:28) Meet Emily Shears (01:28-10:20) Em’s sports pharmacy journey (10:20-17:15) Sports pharmacy consultancy in Australia (17:15-23:02) Supporting anyone who exercises with intention as a sports pharmacist (23:02-29:05) Common gaps in female athlete health (29:05-36:09) Challenges when working with female athletes in high-performance environments (36:09-45:47) Biggest challenges in sports pharmacy (45:47-53:59) Em’s vision for sports pharmacy (53:59-01:01:54) Quick fire questions for Em (01:01:54-01:03:26) Closing

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 multidisciplinary summit (03:45-05:00) Third party tested supplements (05:00-11:42) Female athlete health insights (11:43-14:25) Sports cardiology insights 14:25-18:12) Preworkout insights (18:12-20:40) Insights from pathfinders of sports pharmacy and what’s next (20:40-23:09) Overall highlights and closing

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 Paralympic sports (17:48) How healthcare professionals guide athletes in safe and effective medication use (25:03) Building sports pharmacy education in Egypt (29:34) How to overcome challenges in setting up sports pharmacy education (32:44) Advocacy to include more sports pharmacists in athlete healthcare teams (40:00) A sports pharmacist dream place to work, Busting myths about sports pharmacy and advice for emerging sports pharmacist (44:28) Wrap up and closing

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. Follow us for updates: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ #worldpharmacistsday Time stamps: (00:00) Welcome to World Pharmacist Day Exclusive Episode (01:19) Get to know Claire May, her journey as a volunteer (05:00) Motivation to volunteer at the Paris 2024 and passion for sports pharmacy (09:17) Compliance with anti-doping regulations as a volunteer sports pharmacist (14:40) Key take aways for pharmacists who work with athletes (18:23) Advice for pharmacists to volunteer at sporting events (22:10) World Pharmacists Day message from Claire May (25:37) Get to know Somer Helvacı, fun facts about his interest in music (30:00) Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team at Paris (35:40) Surprising aspects of working with para-athletes (39:06) Integrating sports pharmacy skills into high-performing athlete health care (43:45) Innovations in sports pharmacy and their impact on athlete health (46:40) Unique moments and atmosphere of Paris 2024 (50:00) World Pharmacists Day message from Somer Helvacı (51:53) Closing

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) Highlights of the opening ceremony (02:26) #1 Concussions in Paralympic sports (07:41) #2 Stress Fractures and RED-s (10:50) #3 Pregnant para-athlete (13:00) #4 Athlete hearing the crowd for the first time (16:00) #5 COVID-19 continues (19:20) #6 The Hidden Risk of Paralympic Sports Injuries (22:55) #7 Assistive technology (26:05) #8 “Cool” eye coverings (31:06) #9 Strategic training of para-athletes (33:47) #10 Mental training (36:30) What’s next and closing

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 ability rather than disability (02:50) Paralympic values and history of Paralympics (07:39) Paralympic sport categories (11:22) Innovative sport equipment of para athletes (14:53) Anti-doping rules, commonly used medicines and most seen illnesses (16:52) Media coverage of Paralympics (19:14) Understanding the Special Olympics (20:25) History of Special Olympics and sports categories (22:55) Requirements of Special Olympics (24:53) Healthcare management of Special Olympics’ athletes (28:28) Power of sports to special olympics’ athletes (31:51) Paralympics and Special Olympics as movements (33:03) Closing

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) Cardboard beds at the Olympic Village and athletes’ sleeping habits (20:37) Importance of clean sport and Chinese swimmers controversy (23:46) Pregnant Olympians of Paris 2024 (26:36) Olympian medalists who battle diseases (28:57) Seine River safety, cleanliness and illnesses (32:02) Djokovic winning gold post knee injury surgery (33:33) Eliud Kipchoge’s DNF at the Paris 2024 Marathon (36:44) Conclusions and stay tuned for Paralympic Special Episodes

Medical services at the Olympics are a state of art! https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/ (00:00) Welcome and introduction (02:08) Trivia: Medical services at the Olympics (04:33) Illness and injury incidences at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games (08:00) Access to medical services during the Olympics (09:02) How large teams are setting up their own medical team (11:43) The role of sports pharmacists at the Rio 2016 Olympics (15:08) Polyclinic in Olympic Village: A state of medical art (16:12) Medical services at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games (18:00) Pharmacy services at the London 2021 Games (20:39) Comparing medical services at Tokyo and London Games (22:34) Overview of medical services at Paris 2024 (25:10) First ever nursery for Olympic mums at the Paris Olympic Village (27:45) Wrap up and closing

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) Inflammation and oxidative stress 101 (11:25) Difference between acute and chronic inflammation (18:30) New research areas in inflammation (21:10) Bright side of inflammation (23:57) Proactively managing inflammation for optimal performance (25:34) Misuse of NSAIDs in sports: Risks and lack of awareness (34:04) Supplement in managing inflammation (50:31) Cryotherapy and cold exposure (51:53) Take home messages (54:10) Closing

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/performprescribelab/ Time stamps: (00:23) News of the month (08:45) Introduction to new episode (10:25) Hydration for athletes 101 (13:50) Understanding sports drinks and their composition (17:25) Types of sports drinks: Hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic drinks (20:11) Sports drinks and athletic performance (23:25) Should young athletes use sports drinks? (27:52) Guidelines for selecting the right sports drinks (32:02) The importance of electrolytes in athletic performance (36:17) Hydration and sweat rates (40:47) Understanding energy drinks and their composition (43:21) Concerns around energy drinks (49:50) Caffeine in energy drinks negatively impact sleep and performance (53:55) Ketone drinks 101 (55:40) How do the ketone drinks work for athletic performance? (01:00:17) What does science say about ketone drinks? (01:04:02) Side effects and risks of ketone drinks (01:05:55) Practical tips on hydration: Pre, during and post-exercise (01:13:07) Wrap up and closing

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 performance (24:40) How to keep you gut healthy (45:16) Closing

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 the month (04:00) Mental strength in sports and nootropics (06:52) Nootropics 101 (10:10) Sports specific use of nootropics (14:31) Nootropics’ safety and efficacy considerations (19:26) Nootropic supplements (22:56) Caffeine (22:57) L-theanine (27:41) Bacopa (30:41) Ashwaganda and Rhodiola (34:46) L-tyrosine (37:56) Panax Ginseng (40:59) Creatine (42:09) Alpha GPC (45:23) Banned nootropics (49:36) Nootropics and anti-doping (52:42) Wrap up and take home messages (55:13) Closing

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 global models in doping prevention (49:30) - Practical ways for athletes and health care professionals to fight doping (58:55) - Educating athlete health team and entourage to fight doping (01:09:45) - Mikko Lemettilä as an athlete (01:16:17) - Paris 2024 Games and future outlook in the anti-doping scene (01:20:10) - Rapid fire questions Mikko Lemettilä Follow Mikko Lemettilä: https://www.instagram.com/puhtaastimikko/ The Mindful Muscles Initiative: https://mindfulmuscles.org/ Follow The Performance Prescription Lab Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performprescribelab/

In this episode we talked about: 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 (21:44) - Why iron deficiency is more common in female athletes (24:06) - Why athletes have increased risk for anemia - 2 (26:28) - How to identify anemia (31:52) - Managing iron deficiency (39:00) - Rational use of iron supplements (47:09) - Additional tips to help improve iron deficiency (50:00) - Wrap up and take home messages

Gain recovery insights from your wearable's, 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/