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In this episode I speak with triathlete Matt Bach on topic of relative energy deficiency.Relative Energy Deficiency is a topic that had not much attention until recently. It goes by shorthand REDs, and it is more discussed in context of female athletes as female athlete triad.Relative energy deficiency is a state when athlete does not fuel their body properly, knowingly or not. It is especially common among endurance and aesthetic athletes, and while research on this topic is pretty scarce, it also affects male athletes!Here are some of the symptoms of REDs. increased fatigue, decreased recovery and performance, muscle loss and resistance to fat loss and even fat gain, loss of periods and libido and possibly infertility, and from the long-term perspective bone density loss.Matt and I discuss the red flags of Relative Energy Deficiency in male athletes as Matt Shares his story from finding out about it to how he overcame it. Matt Bach won Ironman Maryland in 2014 with a time of Instagram handle: @IronMattBachFacebook: @IronMattBach--I would like to mention that you will find all the mentioned research and topics or how to connect with my guests linked in description. I have also limited spots open for online nutrition coaching so if you have questions or your are interested in improving your health, body and performance, write me to [email protected]--Time Stamps:11:55 Beginning of the Matt's issues - "The more, the better mentality" , more training and under-fueling. Endurance exercise causes reduction in hormonal health (lower testosterone). Be aware that it can happen to you Go get bloodwork done if you are experiencing some of the symptoms34:50 I share a story of my clientThe main factors in Relative Energy Deficiency syndrome are: Exercise Nutrition
