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Lindsay Macnaughton

Performance Nutritionist

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, University of Stirling (2008-2012)
  • PhD - The relationship between lean body mass and protein feeding: the science behind the practice (2012-2016)

Specific area of interest

Protein Nutrition

Published papers

  • Research article - The response of muscle protein synthesis following whole-body resistance exercise is greater following 40g than 20g of ingested whey protein
  • PhD Thesis - The relationship between lean body mass and protein feeding: the science behind the practice
  • New insights into protein recommendations for promoting muscle hypertrophy
  • Protein considerations for optimising skeletal muscle mass in healthy young and older adults
  • Pattern of protein ingestion to maximise muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise 
  • Comment on viewpoint: What is the relationship between acute measures of MPS and changes in muscle mass?

Sporting achievement

Vice-captain for Stirling County women’s rugby team

Lindsay Macnaughton

Posts

What's in your sandwich?

What's in your sandwich?
Published Monday, April 03, 2017 by Lindsay Macnaughton
Categories:
  • Performance Nutrition
  • Nutrition

The humble sandwich is one of the most versatile portable foods around. Whether you choose a roll, wrap, pitta, bagel, or baguette, sandwiches make the perfect handy snack or small meal.…

Vitamin D: The sunshine vitamin

Vitamin D: The sunshine vitamin
Published Wednesday, April 05, 2017 by Lindsay Macnaughton
Categories:
  • Performance Nutrition

Vitamin D is known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ - and for good reason. The production of vitamin D in the human body is stimulated when our skin is directly exposed to sunlight or more specifically, UVB rays....…

Staying healthy in winter

Staying healthy in winter
Published Monday, November 06, 2017 by Lindsay Macnaughton
Categories:
  • Performance Nutrition
  • Sports Medicine
  • Health
  • Winter health

We often feel ‘under the weather’ at this time of year. Winter brings an increased risk of infection so it’s important to make sure you have the best possible defence system going into the colder months.…

Homage to porridge

Homage to porridge
Published Tuesday, October 09, 2018 by Lindsay Macnaughton
Categories:

Besides being packed with nutrients, porridge is hugely versatile.…

Create balance: build your meals the right way

Create balance: build your meals the right way
Published Thursday, January 31, 2019 by Lindsay Macnaughton
Categories:
  • Performance Nutrition
  • nutrition

Each of your meals should have a balance of nutrients, and variety is key…

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