Dr Graeme L. Close,
BSc (Hons), ASCC, PhD
Graeme is a senior lecturer in exercise metabolism and sports nutrition.
He completed his PhD in sports nutrition in 2003 and since then has published many papers and book chapters on various aspects of sports nutrition specialises in antioxidants and dietary mechanisms to enhance recovery following exercise.
Graeme is accredited with BASES (physiologist) and the UKSCA and is currently the nutrition editor for “Professional Strength and Conditioning” the official journal of the UKSCA. Graeme has worked as a nutrition and Strength & Conditioning consultant with various sports teams including GB Rowing, Leigh RLFC and Widnes RLFC and is currently head of sports nutrition at Munster RUFC as well as providing nutrition support to St Helens RLFC and various elite athletes.
Graeme regularly advises governing bodies on sports nutrition for example he has given seminars to UK sport on antioxidants and athletic performance.
Graeme has performed substantial commissioned research for various companies including Astra Zeneca, GSK and Sirtris investigating nutritional/pharmacological strategies to combat muscle damage.
He is a former professional rugby league player in the UK having played first team rugby for Warrington Wolves, Workington Town and Leigh Centurions representing his country at junior and student level.
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