Athletes and nutrition
HFL Sport Science is an internationally
recognised and accredited laboratory providing high quality testing
for athlete healthcare and nutritional supplements. Our aim is to
give athletes, coaches and governing bodies confidence in
supplement manufacturers and suppliers, and to provide analytical
services relating to biomarkers of fitness and nutritional
health.
We have experience of testing within the
framework of the World
Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and maintain ISO 17025 accreditation for
testing sports supplements to control contamination with
banned substances. This helps athletes to manage the risk
of an inadvertent positive drug test by choosing supplements that
are prepared to the highest quality control standards. See
Informed-Sport
and Informed-Choice.
Our clinical laboratory can test for a range
of clinical parameters including known markers for
fitness, wellbeing and optimum training. These tests include
analysis of sweat and saliva for key markers. Additionally, we can
provide specialised drug screening services for sports clubs or
sports employers to help their athletes maintain optimum welfare
and health.
Our research capability can be applied to
novel biomarkers for health and well-being, allowing investigations
into health and fitness optimisation, minimising injury and
broadening our understanding of performance in sport.