Using DNA in Sports Nutrition: Evidence, Application & Best Practice

Using DNA in Sports Nutrition: Evidence, Application & Best Practice

A simple, applied framework for integrating genetics into sports nutrition — without the hype, fear, or overpromising.

Delivered over two days (each session is hour and a half long).

DAY 1 — Genetics of Performance, Recovery & Injury (9th Dec 2025, 8-9:30 pm CET)

✔ Genetics 101
✔ How genes influence endurance, strength, recovery & adaptation
✔ Injury risk: tendon, ligament, bone and muscle recovery
✔ Why genes are modifiers, not predictions
✔ Athlete communication: how to avoid scaremongering

DAY 2 — Nutrigenomics, Fuelling, Supplements & Ethics (10th Dec 2025, 8-9:30 pm CET)

✔ Caffeine metabolism (CYP1A2, ADORA2A)
✔ Fat metabolism & energy production
✔ Vitamins: iron, vitamin D, choline...
✔ Antioxidant genes & inflammation
✔ How to turn DNA results into actual nutrition plans
✔ Ethical issues, DTC tests & red flags
✔ Integrating DNA with behaviour, load & lifestyle factors

You’ll get:
⭐ A short, highly practical course
⭐ Sports-specific examples
⭐ Clear, applied nutrition actions
⭐ Evidence-based insights
⭐ Ethical and safe communication strategies

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of DNA relevant to sport
• Identify which gene–diet interactions matter
• Use DNA as a modifier, not a prescription
• Build safe, ethical, evidence-based personalised plans
• Avoid common commercial pitfalls and overclaiming

INSTRUCTOR

Dr Leta Pilic
Nutritionist, researcher and educator specialising in nutrigenetics and personalised nutrition. She works internationally on projects integrating genetics, behaviour and lifestyle data into practical nutrition strategies. Leta has extensive experience training nutrition professionals, helping them understand and apply genetic information safely, ethically and with confidence.