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What are challenges that climbers face with nutrition and hydration? Are there supplements that are useful? We discuss this and much more with our special guest, Shannon O’Grady PhD, from Gnarly Nutrition. 

Additional topics discussed:

• Shannon’s academic and research background and her work in the supplement industry
• Some key things to know about the supplement industry 
• Her work at Gnarly Nutrition, including a sustainability focus and recent changes in Gnarly Nutrition product packaging 
• An overview of the types of climbing and nutrition nuances
• Important supplements for climbers (and supplements Shannon takes as a competitive jiu-jitsu athlete!)
• Eating disorders and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

Links:

• Nutrition for Climbers book and Sports Dietitian Marisa Michael 
• Hayden James RD at Satiate Nutrition
• The Light documentary
• Use the code ISNPODCAST to save 15% your first order with Gnarly Nutrition online. This also helps support our podcast operations so we thank you! 

More about our guest:

Shannon O'Grady has her Ph.D. in nutritional physiology from the University of Utah and is Chief Product Officer at Gnarly Nutrition, a Salt Lake-based sports supplement company whose focus is to create science-backed and effective supplements for active individuals.  Her research in nutritional physiology and her own obsession with sports nutrition has made her a strong spokesperson in the space of nutrition for athletes of all disciplines. A mother of two and competitive athlete herself, Shannon is continuously looking at the crossroads between training and nutrition for insights on improving performance, reducing injury and increasing longevity.

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