E258 - Should Athletes Care About Anti-Inflammatory Diets?

May 28, 2026

Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the pros and cons of anti-inflammatory style diets for athletes, including focusing on how much this matters for specific anti-inflammatory nutrients.

 

(1:49) - Potential Benefits for Athletes

(2:37) - Potential Downsides for Athletes

(5:37) - Tart Cherry Juice

(6:45) - Omega-3s

(8:55) - Practical Recommendations for Athletes

 

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
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Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan 
Maddy Bedding @maddy_bedding 
Mel Emanuel @melemanuel_dietitian
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