S1, Ep 14: RED-S Syndrome (Olympic Edition Part 1!)

Athletes are known for pushing their body to the extreme in order to perform their best. Female athletes are particularly susceptible to overtraining. In this week’s episode, Sydney and Lauren discuss the dangers of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) Syndrome (formerly known as the Female Athlete Triad). They also dissect the statement released by the International Olympic Committee on RED-S and give you some steamy science drama!!

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