Andreas Almgren debuts in the New York Marathon after a successful season. He uses Nomio, a broccoli sprout shot, to aid his training. Nomio is a juice made from 80% broccoli sprouts, blended with lemon and sugar. Its active ingredient, ITCs, stimulates the Nrf2 protein, helping regulate stress.

Nomio is not a conventional supplement but a juice. It is registered as food. The company claims it helps athletes handle training loads better. Almgren, a data-driven runner, uses Nomio to balance training and recovery. Nomio's benefits are more noticeable in longer events like marathons. Read more racing coverage.

A 2023 study showed that Nomio users had less oxidative stress and better blood glucose regulation. They also lasted 12% longer in a VO2 max test. Nomio is available online. Holmblad suggests taking it three hours before hard sessions. Related: Weini Kelati to Debut in NYC Marathon.

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