Prof Graeme L. Close
@close_nutrition
Sport Nutrition Consultant, Prof of Human Physiology @LJMU. Currently working with England Rugby, DP World Tour Golf. All views my own.
Foo et al. (2025) Fueling Soccer Players: A Scoping Review and Audit of Literature Related to Soccer-Specific Guidelines for Carbohydrate Intake @SportsMedicineJ Link: link.springer.com/article/10.100… Thanks to all co-authors @JamesyMorton @TesterEmma @jlAreta @close_nutrition
🎓 We proudly awarded 18 doctorates in the final graduation ceremony of 2025, celebrating the highest level of academic achievement and research excellence. Congratulations to all our new PhD graduates 👏 🔗Read more: ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…
Are female soccer players really presenting with low energy availability? This was a great study from @SamMcHaffie at @LJMUSportSci and @FA @ScienceinSport physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/EP…
Excited to begin testing for the second study of my PhD Still looking for male endurance athletes to take part - get in touch for more info! @LJMUSportSci
Myth busting with @ElliottSale - so many nuggets of advice in a 30 second clip!!
"They're all myths. That's not true." 🙅♀️ Busting menstrual myths with Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale, who says that there's no evidence to suggest that the phase of your cycle dictates how you should train, eat, or recover.
Delighted to see our paper published in @NatureComms! We identified EDA2R as the top gene linked to aging across all human tissues, acting as both a biomarker of inflammaging and a driver of aging. @LJMUSportSci nature.com/articles/s4146…
@leighgolfclub is in unreal condition. Had an evening few holes tonight and the greens are like carpets. Massive congratulations to @LeighGCGreens you guys are the best in the business.
The title says it all. Periodizing training around the menstrual cycle is not supported by current research. Adjustments can be made to program variables based on symptoms that may occur throughout the cycle if/when warranted. journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/pages…
Great opportunity to join @connachtrugby and the @irfurugby1 Performance Nutrition team👇🏻🇮🇪🍎
Join the team 👋 We are looking for a Lead Performance Nutritionist who will work with our Pro team, Academy and National Talent Squad programmes 🟢🟢 More ℹ️ and how to apply click the link 🔗 connachtrugby.ie/about/careers/… #OneConnacht
First presentation of the day is @close_nutrition ! #ASPDA2025 @fuelingvictory
Looking at a competition week and impact on RMR in rugby @close_nutrition Paper can be found here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31652238/ #ASPDA2025 @fuelingvictory
. @close_nutrition discussing eccentric and impact induced muscle damage at #ASPDA2025 @fuelingvictory
🆕"This review concluded that current CHO guidelines for ⚽️ lack experimental research specific to professional & world-class players" ➡️More field-based experimental trials are required to ensure evidence-based 👉@weelunfoo et al, 2025 🏴 📂Open Access: link.springer.com/article/10.100…
Must haves vs nice to have for blood analysis from @TStellingwerff here at @fuelingvictory Annual Conference
Are you interested in the REDs debate? Our 'Does REDs exist?' viewpoint has been criticised link.springer.com/article/10.100… To which we have replied link.springer.com/article/10.100… Please read both critically and draw your own conclusions @ProfNeilWalsh @Jeukendrup @Sale_ExNut @CLESpoSci
Our latest research shows that wearable tech can significantly improve exercise adherence 💪 In a recent study, 79% of participants stuck to their workout plan for 6 months using devices like Fitbit and Garmin, compared to just 34% with personal trainer support. Read in full:…
What is the difference between blood glucose concentration and blood glucose flux? Read the blog to find out... bit.ly/3tgibIV
Newly published **OPEN ACCESS** article from our group at Liverpool John Moores University. Current practices in the measurement and management of Vitamin D status in elite sport and parasport. @dan_owie @close_nutrition @EurJSportSci onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…