In the competitive world of sports, the edge often comes from not just rigorous training but also smart, individualised nutrition.
Dr. Ishtiaq Rehman of England FA and Neil Parsley, Performance Coach at Manchester City and England FA, support athletes and teams with structured, evidence-informed performance planning.
Their approach helps athletes and teams make more informed decisions around training, recovery habits, and nutrition.
By integrating testing data and coaching insight, they develop personalised plans tailored to each athlete’s goals and current status.
Join the ranks of athletes who are using structured testing and practical strategies to work toward their personal bests.
Holistic Development: We focus on physical performance, mental resilience, emotional well-being, and long-term habits—laying foundations for success in sport and life.
Personalised Guidance: Every young athlete has unique needs. Our personalised approach tailors nutrition plans and lifestyle guidance to support healthy development and performance goals.
Education for Parents: Parents play a crucial role in their child’s journey. We provide practical education to help parents make informed decisions about nutrition, training routines, and everyday health habits.
Long-Term Success: We aim to set young athletes up for long-term success by tracking key markers and building sustainable routines. This supports wellbeing on and off the field.
Working with elite coaches, our experts guide teams on implementing repeatable routines to support performance and consistency.
Our test-based approach helps teams set clear, measurable targets and review progress over time.
Through structured testing, we tailor nutrition and lifestyle plans to support wellbeing as part of a wider performance programme.
Passionate about the next generation of sports performance, our team blends scientific rigour with real-world experience.
We provide personalised strategies, from refining nutrition to practical recovery routines and performance-focused habits.
British alpine ski racer Dave Ryding, specialising in slalom, explored his omega status as part of a broader approach to performance and recovery habits.
Despite consuming omega-rich fish daily, his Omega 6:3 ratio was not where he wanted it for his own performance plan.
The Quest for Balance: Ryding reported seeing an Omega ratio of 5.5:1, compared with a commonly referenced target of around 3:1 in sports nutrition discussions. Based on his results, he chose to adjust his routine.
Tracking Over Time: Following changes to his nutrition routine, subsequent tests showed his Omega ratio moving toward a 2:1 result.
From Balance to Brilliance: Ryding credits his wider process—including training, recovery, and nutrition habits—for helping him perform consistently at the highest level, including World Cup racing and the Olympics.
In the world of combat sports, athletes like Mike Grundy know how important nutrition is when aiming for consistent performance.
Grundy’s journey from Olympic freestyle wrestler to UFC athlete highlights how structured testing can help guide nutrition decisions.
He reported an initial omega ratio of 18:1, which he used as a data point to review his routine.
A balance test helped identify the gap, leading Grundy to include changes to his nutrition routine as part of a wider plan.
After 120 days, his Omega ratio moved toward a 3:1 reference point commonly discussed in performance nutrition.
For Grundy, this became one useful metric alongside training, recovery habits, and mindset work.
Grundy’s story highlights how athletes use testing and nutrition strategies as part of a broader, science-informed approach to performance planning.
Understand your current starting point, define your desired destination, follow your personalised plan, and re-test to review progress. It's as simple as that!
Nutrient intake, omega balance, and overall cellular nutrition can influence how the body adapts to training loads and handles day-to-day demands—important considerations for athletes and coaches.
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The term 'pharmaconutrition' combines 'pharmaceutical' and 'nutrition,' emphasising its interdisciplinary approach.
Unlike general nutrition, which aims to maintain overall health, pharmaconutrition can focus on targeted nutrition strategies that support specific goals,
often discussed in contexts related to inflammation and immune function.
Omega-3s are often discussed for their role in cell membrane structure and function. DHA is also widely referenced in pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrition due to its role in normal foetal and infant development. An Omega balance test can be a helpful data point for people who want to understand their omega status as part of a wider lifestyle plan.
Omega-3 intake has been widely studied in relation to general cardiovascular health, inflammation pathways, and overall wellbeing. Some people also explore omega-3 and nutrition strategies as part of lifestyle support during menopause. Our plans focus on practical, personalised habits—nutrition, training, and recovery routines—based on measurable tests and individual goals.
Omega-3 fatty acids, saffron, and magnesium are commonly discussed in relation to mental performance, sleep, and general wellbeing. These nutrients contribute to normal body functions and are often included in routines that support performance lifestyle habits. Our approach uses testing and personalised guidance to help people build a plan that fits their goals.
Omega-3 is often discussed in relation to skin comfort and general inflammation pathways. Gut health is also widely talked about as a factor that may influence how people feel day to day, including skin and wellbeing. Our approach focuses on testing, education, and personalised routines that support overall health habits.
If you’re monitoring HbA1c, results can be a useful prompt to review lifestyle habits such as nutrition, activity, sleep, and stress management. Our approach focuses on education and personalised planning, and we can support clients who want structured testing and coaching alongside their wider health goals. If you have concerns about diabetes or blood sugar, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.
Some people explore omega balance as part of a broader wellbeing routine, particularly when focusing on everyday comfort, movement, and recovery habits. Our experts can help you create a personalised plan that fits your goals and lifestyle. If you have persistent pain or a diagnosed condition, please seek guidance from a suitably qualified practitioner.
If You're Not Assessing, You're Guessing - This principle has guided my training and coaching philosophy throughout my 25 year career. It reflects my commitment to precision and individualised approaches. I am excited to launch test-basednutrition.com, as our ethos aligns perfectly.
Launching Test-Based Nutrition is crucial because it allows us to bring objective, evidence-based approaches to health. Our mission is to educate people on the importance of omega balance and to show them, through measurable tests, how data can support better-informed health and performance decisions.
Test-Based Nutrition has supported my routine and the athletes I coach. By using test-based methods, we can better personalise nutrition and track progress over time—helpful for performance goals and everyday wellbeing.
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