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.

Banned substance testing in supplements

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.

Athlete fitness screening

Our clinical laboratory can test for a range of clinical parameters including known markers for fitness, health 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.

Nutritional biomarkers

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.