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Peak Performance for Combat Athletes
Welcome to the hub for optimised performance, where elite coaches and nutritionists help fighters reach their peak. At Test-Based Nutrition, we optimise the physical and mental aspects of athletes across all combat sports. Our testing reveals deep health insights, improving performance, speeding recovery, reducing injury risks, and sharpening focus.

The Competitive Edge
We address nutritional deficiencies and cellular health to give athletes the edge. With enhanced performance and recovery, fighters are primed for victory in every match.

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The TBN Pillars of Combat Sport.

Our experts have developed four fundamental pillars to elevate athletes to their peak performance, ensuring resilience, faster recovery, and reduced injury risks. Each pillar is designed to build a foundation for fighters across all disciplines, focusing on key aspects that directly impact their success in the ring or on the mat.
ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES THROUGH TESTING

Identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies is vital for peak performance. Through testing, we pinpoint imbalances like Omega ratios and Vitamin D levels. Tailored solutions ensure athletes get the nutrients they need to excel.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL MUST

Our 120-day programme supports Omega balance to help promote endurance and mental sharpness, with a performance-focused target index of 10—built for fighters aiming to train and compete at their best.

RECOVERY AND HEART HEALTH

Recovery and heart health are crucial for sustained performance. Our strategies support cellular resilience and recovery markers, helping athletes stay energised during training, competition and recovery.

REDUCE INFLAMMATION

Many athletes fall short of optimal Omega balance, which may contribute to elevated inflammation, higher injury risk, and longer recovery. Improving Omega balance can support healthier inflammation responses—especially in high-impact sports like MMA and boxing.

Boxers Maximise Your Fight Potential.

30% of Boxers Face Increased Injury Risk Due to Nutritional Imbalances

Boxing Demands Quick Recovery and Peak Performance
In boxing, quick recovery between rounds and peak performance are essential. Hitting harder, being faster, and supporting cellular health can help reduce injury risk and support recovery.

How Omega Balance May Impact Boxers:

  • Lower Omega-3 status is commonly associated with slower recovery and increased inflammation, which may affect consistency in training.
  • Imbalanced Omega-6 to Omega-3 intake can be linked with joint discomfort and higher wear-and-tear load in high-volume training cycles.
  • Omega-3 status is associated with brain health and mood regulation—both important for focus, confidence, and decision-making under pressure.
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Unlock Your Full 
Potential.

The Crucial Role of Omega Balance in Martial Arts: Demand Precision, Endurance, and Rapid Recovery

Scientific Insight: Omega Balance for Martial Artists
Athletes with a more balanced Omega-3 to Omega-6 intake often show stronger recovery markers and may experience improved mood stability—both important for motivation and mental resilience. In martial arts, where mindset is as important as skill, optimising Omega balance can support training consistency and performance readiness.

Elevate Your Game with Optimal Omega Balance
For martial artists, improving Omega balance supports performance, recovery, and long-term health. It’s not just about training harder—it’s about training smarter and ensuring your body and mind are prepared for the demands of the sport. Make Omega balance part of your strategy to unlock peak performance.

Safeguard Your Young Athlete’s Future.

The Critical Need for Omega and Vitamin D Testing

Nutritional gaps in youth combat athletes can affect development, training quality, and long-term health. Early testing helps identify potential deficiencies so families can apply targeted nutrition strategies to support growth, recovery, and performance.

Vitamin D Deficiency:

  • Bone Health: Supports strong bones; low status may increase fracture risk.
  • Muscle Function: Suboptimal levels can contribute to weakness and slower recovery.
  • Immune Support: Plays a role in immune function, helping reduce training disruption from illness.

Omega-3 Imbalance:

  • Recovery: Omega-3 status can influence inflammation responses and recovery readiness.
  • Focus + Mood: Omega-3s are associated with brain health and emotional regulation.
  • Training Load: A more balanced intake may support joints and overall training resilience.
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I'M LIFTING HEAVIER,
I'M PUNCHING HARDER,
MY STAMINA IS IMPROVING,
I'M GETTING QUICKER!

Sonny Hardy

UNDEFEATED PROFESSIONAL BOXER
7-0 (3 KO’s)

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Our Combat Sport Experts.

Our team of specialised combat sport experts—including trainers, coaches, and pro fighters—who have personally experienced incredible results with Test-Based Nutrition, both for themselves and their fighters, are dedicated to providing comprehensive consultations tailored to the needs of juniors and professional fighters.
Pro Martial Art Coach
One of the worlds leading referees holding XXX titles 
Mariusz Domasat

 Test-Based Nutrition is a game-changer. It uses science-informed testing to fine-tune nutrition, supporting physical readiness and mental resilience. Every fighter should consider it to help reach their potential and stay strong for the long run.

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7-0 Unbeaten 3 KOs
Pro Boxer
Sonny Hardy

As a pro boxer, I’ve seen firsthand how improving nutritional balance can support performance, recovery, and focus. I’m passionate about sharing this knowledge because it’s crucial for both pros and juniors.

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UFC Veteran, Commonwealth Games Medalist
Owner of Elite Fitness Factory
Mike Grundy

Test-Based Nutrition has supported my recovery and strengthened the way I help athletes I coach. Using test-led methods, we can build nutrition plans that support training demands and long-term health—especially at the cellular level.

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4 Seamless Steps.

1

Book Your 1st Consultation

Online or in clinic, our elite experts will provide a thorough health consultation.
2

Take your dry spot test

Either in clinic or at home our test is quick & simple.
3

Review your results

Our experts will create a personalised plan based on your results.
4

Follow your 120 day plan

Stick to your tailored plan and re-test at 120 days for your improved health status.

Understand your internal health, identify your current status, determine your desired destination, restore your body with our meticulously crafted plan, and re-test for your results. It's as simple as that! 

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Transforming Combat Sport Performance
with Nutritional Balance.

While the ideal Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio should be around 3:1, many athletes experience imbalances, which can be associated with increased inflammation, slower recovery, and higher injury risk. Improving these ratios may support performance and help athletes stay more resilient across demanding training cycles.

Results based on aggregated independent laboratory data and internal testing insights.

97%

of the athletes are imbalanced

Every day, approximately 330 billion of your 30 trillion human cells renew, with a full turnover every 80 to 120 days. This cellular renewal is crucial for athletes, making periodic retesting every 120 days essential to help guide nutrition for sustained performance and recovery. 120-Day Retesting Cycle for Peak Performance.

120 days

retesting cycle for peak performance

Every day, roughly 330 billion of your 30 trillion human cells renew, with a complete turnover every 80 to 120 days. This renewal window is one reason many athletes choose to retest every 120 days to track progress and adjust their nutrition plan over time.

95%

success rate in bringing athletes into balance

Across a large global dataset of balance tests, a high percentage of individuals achieved improved fatty acid ratios within 120 days when following structured nutrition guidance. Many athletes report measurable improvements in recovery metrics and performance markers over this period.

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Critical Deficiencies Impacting Pro Combat Sport.

Optimising Performance, Reducing Injuries and Improving Recovery

In the demanding world of professional combat sports, every detail counts. Nutritional deficiencies can significantly undermine an athlete’s performance, increase the risk of injury, and delay recovery. Addressing these deficiencies is crucial, not only for optimising performance but also for safeguarding an athlete's long-term physical and mental health.

Combat Sport Deficiencies and Nutritional Links

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for supporting healthy inflammation responses, brain function, and cellular health:

  • Inflammation Control: Suboptimal Omega-3 status may contribute to increased inflammation, slowing recovery and increasing the likelihood of ongoing niggles.
  • Brain Health: Omega-3s are linked with cognitive performance and resilience—especially relevant in sports where head impacts are common.
  • Cellular Integrity: Healthy fatty acid balance supports cell membranes, which can be important for muscle function and overall performance readiness.
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Iron is critical for oxygen delivery and energy production, both of which are foundational for athletic success:

  • Endurance and Stamina: Low iron levels can result in fatigue and decreased stamina, undermining an athlete's ability to train effectively and perform at their best.
  • Recovery: Iron deficiency can impair muscle recovery, prolonging the healing process and increasing vulnerability to injury.
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Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone strength, immune function, and muscle performance:

  • Bone Strength: Low Vitamin D status can weaken bones, increasing the likelihood of fractures and other injuries, especially in high-impact sports.
  • Muscle Efficiency: Suboptimal levels may contribute to muscle weakness, reducing power output and increasing the likelihood of strains.
  • Immune Support: Vitamin D supports immune function, helping reduce illness-related disruption to training.
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Zinc is vital for immune health, muscle repair, and hormonal balance:

  • Muscle Recovery: Adequate zinc supports muscle repair and growth, essential for maintaining peak physical condition.
  • Immune Defence: Low zinc intake can weaken immune function, increasing susceptibility to infections.
  • Mental Health: Zinc supports brain function and may help regulate mood and stress response during demanding training periods.
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Maintaining cellular health is critical for both performance and recovery:

  • Injury Prevention: Stronger cellular resilience can support recovery readiness and help reduce the likelihood of setbacks.
  • Mental Resilience: Supporting cellular health also supports brain function—important for managing the mental load of competition and recovery from impacts.
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Combat sports exert significant mental as well as physical pressure:

  • Cognitive Performance: Nutritional gaps—especially Omega-3s and Zinc—can impact reaction time, focus, and decision-making.
  • Head Injury Recovery: Key nutrients support brain health and are often included in recovery-focused nutrition planning.
  • Mental Well-being: Addressing nutritional needs supports mood, stress tolerance, and long-term wellbeing through hard training blocks.
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Our Combat Sport Essentials.

Optimise your performance with our comprehensive test and product subscription kits, joining the hundreds of athletes and teams worldwide who are already benefiting from Test-Based Nutrition. Monitor your Vitamin D, cellular health, Omega index, and mental resilience to stay at the top of your game. 


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