Sports Nutrition in Palma de Mallorca

Professional Sports Nutrition in Mallorca

As a Diplom-Sportlehrer (certified sports scientist) and active athlete, Dr. Diedrich understands the nutritional demands of each sport. Mallorca is Europe's number one sports destination — cycling, running, triathlon, golf, tennis — and each discipline requires a specific nutritional strategy.

Our approach combines DEXA scan for precise body composition analysis with evidence-based nutrition plans. The result: optimised performance and accelerated recovery.

Areas of Specialisation

• Sports nutrition: Performance and recovery optimisation
• Body composition analysis: Precision DEXA scan
• Nutritional periodisation: Adapted to training cycles
• Hydration and supplementation: Based on blood analysis
• Injury prevention: Nutrition for bones, tendons, and muscles

Looking for treatment of nutrient deficiencies, IV infusion therapy, or orthomolecular medicine? Visit our orthomolecular medicine page.

DEXA Scan – Body Composition Analysis

The DEXA scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the most accurate method for measuring body composition. It provides data that conventional scales cannot offer.

What Does the DEXA Scan Measure?

• Body fat percentage: Accuracy ±1% (vs. ±5% for bioimpedance scales)
• Muscle mass by segment: Left vs. right leg, arms, trunk
• Bone density: Diagnosis of osteoporosis and osteopenia
• Visceral fat: Dangerous abdominal fat (cardiovascular risk factor)
• Fat distribution: Android (abdominal) vs. gynoid (hips)

DEXA Scan for Athletes

For athletes, the DEXA scan is an invaluable tool:

Cyclists: Optimisation of the weight-to-power ratio. Every extra kilo of fat reduces performance on climbs. The DEXA scan allows monitoring of fat loss without losing muscle mass.

Runners: Optimal body weight improves race times. The DEXA scan identifies whether weight comes from fat or muscle. It also detects stress fracture risk (low bone density).

Golfers and tennis players: Identification of muscular imbalances between dominant and non-dominant side. Injury prevention.

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DEXA Scan for General Health

• Osteoporosis: Early diagnosis in postmenopausal women and men over 50
• Visceral obesity: Abdominal fat increases risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• Sarcopenia: Age-related muscle mass loss
• Treatment monitoring: Evaluating effectiveness of diet and exercise

Blood Tests for Athletes

We perform sport-specific blood tests to identify performance-relevant deficiencies:

• Iron and ferritin: Essential for female runners and endurance athletes
• Vitamin D: Critical for strong bones and stress fracture prevention
• Magnesium: Prevention of cramps and muscle fatigue
• Omega-3/omega-6 profile: Anti-inflammatory for recovery
• Proteins and amino acids: Optimal muscle regeneration

For comprehensive micronutrient analysis, IV vitamin infusion therapy, and treatment of chronic deficiencies, visit our orthomolecular medicine page.

Sport-Specific Nutrition

We design personalised nutrition plans for each sport:

Cycling

• Optimisation of weight-to-power ratio
• Nutrition during long training sessions (>3 hours)
• Post-climb recovery
• Hydration in Mallorca's warm climate

Running

• Nutritional periodisation for marathon
• Deficiency prevention (iron in women)
• Carbohydrate timing
• Supplementation for recovery

Golf and Tennis

• Nutrition for mental focus
• Hydration during long rounds/matches
• Weight management without losing power

Integrative Approach

Nutrition does not work in isolation. We combine it with:

• Sports medicine: Injury prevention and treatment
• DEXA scan: Objective results monitoring
• Regenerative medicine: Optimisation of healing
• Gait analysis: Identification of biomechanical problems

Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis is a silent disease that weakens the bones. The DEXA scan is the gold standard for diagnosis.

Risk factors:

• Postmenopausal women
• Men over 70
• Long-term corticosteroid use
• Low body weight
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Vitamin D and calcium deficiency

Prevention and treatment:

• Vitamin D and calcium supplementation (adequate dosing)
• Resistance training
• Protein-rich diet
• Medication when necessary

Trilingual Consultation

The entire consultation is conducted in English, Spanish, or German according to your preference.

Optimise your nutrition and body composition. Call +34 971 68 43 45 to book your appointment or use our contact form.