Performance & Endurance Nutrition Guide

Performance & Endurance

Supplements After Hip Replacement: What to Take, How Much and When

By the Thrive Protocol editorial team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Patrick Denard, orthopaedic surgeon, on October 19, 2026 Short answer: Protein is the supplement that matters most: 1.2 to 1.5 g per kg a day, or 84 to 105 g...

Supplements After ACL Surgery: What to Take, How Much and When

By the Thrive Protocol editorial team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Patrick Denard, orthopaedic surgeon, on October 19, 2026 Short answer: Your quad is the target. A sports nutrition review suggests 2 to 2.5 g of protein per kg a day...

Supplements After Rotator Cuff Surgery: What to Take, How Much and When

By the Thrive Protocol editorial team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Patrick Denard, orthopaedic surgeon, on October 19, 2026 Short answer: Cover protein first: 1.2 to 1.5 g per kg of body weight a day for older adults, or 96 to...

Supplements After Spinal Fusion: What Helps, What to Avoid, and How Much Calcium You Need

Written by the Thrive Protocol editorial team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Patrick Denard, orthopaedic surgeon, on October 19, 2026 Short answer: After spinal fusion, the two supplements with the most spine-specific trial evidence are protein and vitamin D. Aim for...

Supplements After Knee Replacement Surgery: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Written by the Thrive Protocol editorial team. Medically reviewed by Dr. Patrick Denard, orthopaedic surgeon, on October 8, 2026 Short answer: Food comes first. Aim for about 1.2 to 1.5 g of protein per kg of body weight each day,...

What to Eat After Knee Replacement Surgery

Home › Nutrition by Procedure › Knee Replacement Short answer: After knee replacement surgery, aim for 1.2 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight a day, or roughly 25 to 35 grams at each meal for most...

What to Eat After Hip Replacement Surgery

Home › Nutrition by Procedure › Hip Replacement Short answer: After hip replacement surgery, aim for about 25 to 30 grams of protein at each of three or four small meals, eat iron-rich foods with a source of vitamin C...

For Parents & Youth Sports

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What Parents Need to Know About Fuel, Electrolytes, and Performance

Should young athletes carb-load before a hot tournament? Learn how carbohydrates, hydration, and electrolytes can help support energy and performance during long, hot competition days. This parent-friendly guide explains glycogen, heat-related fatigue, and practical carb + electrolyte strategies for youth soccer, baseball, lacrosse, track, and other tournament athletes.

A Parent-Friendly Tournament Protocol

Setting Up Your Kids for Tournament Success If your child is playing soccer, baseball, lacrosse, or running track on a hot tournament day, a smart carbohydrate loading and electrolyte strategy can help ensure they perform well throughout the day and...

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