PETRI LUHIO
Sports Nutrition Expert & Registered Dietitian
Ultrarunner | Competitive Athlete
“I turn nutrition into performance – for athletes, teams, and organizations.”
BACKGROUND
Scientific Foundation
Master of Health Sciences (M.H.Sc.), Sports Nutrition expert, and published author. This strong professional background provides me with the expertise to understand human physiology and the role of nutrition in optimizing health and performance.
The Athlete’s Perspective
While my work is always based on science and official guidelines, knowledge alone can’t replace genuine understanding. Having spent decades as a competitive athlete, I bring a level of insight that textbooks don’t teach.
I understand the reality of high training volumes, how nutrition impacts, and the mental and physical demands of competition preparation.
A Rare Dual Perspective: Athlete + Coach
Very few clinical nutrition experts view the field from the perspective of both the athlete and the coach. This dual experience is one of my greatest strengths.
A Combination That Makes My Approach Exceptional
In practice, this means you get a professional who understands physiology, psychology, the training process, and the daily reality of an athlete — a combination that results in precise, impactful, and highly applicable guidance.
Academic Background
Master of Health Sciences (M.H.Sc.), Clinical Nutrition
University of Eastern Finland 2025
Published Author in Peer-Reviewed Science 2024 (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition)
The role of fiber in modulating plant protein-induced metabolic responses, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2392149
Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.)
University of Eastern Finland 2023
ADVANCED STUDIES IN SPORTS NUTRITION – 60 ECTS (Equivalent to one year of full-time academic studies)
University of Eastern Finland 2022-2024
Advanced Foundations in Chemistry
University of Jyväskylä 2009-2010
Personal trainer
Trainer Lab 2021
Advanced Studies in Biosciences
University of Kuopio 2010-2012
High School Graduate
Kallavesi High School 2008
Athletic Background
Football – 1990-2025 | FC Kuopio, Kings SC (2. div), Blackbird (2. div), SC KuFu-98 (2. & 3. div), Lipa, KuKi
ice Hockey – 1991-1998 | Kalpa, EPH, Kalpa
Floorball – 2010-2025 | Jyväskylä, SB Netto, YT Jalpa (3 div.)
RUNNING 2022 –>
2nd Savonlinna, Finland 2024 (1/2 marathon)
2nd Åland 2023 (1/2 marathon)
3rd Åland 2022 (1/2 marathon)
TRAIL RUNNING 2024 –>
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2025 (27,5 km)
20th Trail des Pérics, France 2025 (21 km, age group 3rd)
9th NUTS Ylläs-Pallas, Finland 2025 (66 km)
1st Ultra X Finland 2025 (51 km)
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2024 (27,5 km)
4th Ultra Paine, Chile 2024 (21 km, age group 2nd)
PETRI LUHIO
Sports Nutrition Expert & Registered Dietitian
Ultrarunner & Competitive Athlete
“I turn nutrition into performance – for athletes, teams, and organizations.”
BACKGROUND
Scientific Foundation
Master of Health Sciences (M.H.Sc.), Sports Nutrition expert, and published author. This strong professional background provides me with the expertise to understand human physiology and the role of nutrition in optimizing health and performance.
The Athlete’s Perspective
While my work is always based on science and official guidelines, knowledge alone can’t replace genuine understanding. Having spent decades as a competitive athlete, I bring a level of insight that textbooks don’t teach.
I understand the reality of high training volumes, how nutrition impacts, and the mental and physical demands of competition preparation.
A Rare Dual Perspective: Athlete + Coach
Very few clinical nutrition experts view the field from the perspective of both the athlete and the coach. This dual experience is one of my greatest strengths.
A Combination That Makes My Approach Exceptional
In practice, this means you get a professional who understands physiology, psychology, the training process, and the daily reality of an athlete — a combination that results in precise, impactful, and highly applicable guidance.
Academic Background
Master of Health Sciences (M.H.Sc.), Clinical Nutrition
University of Eastern Finland 2025
Published Author in Peer-Reviewed Science 2024
The role of fiber in modulating plant protein-induced metabolic responses, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2392149
Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.)
University of Eastern Finland 2023
ADVANCED STUDIES IN SPORTS NUTRITION – 60 ECTS (Equivalent to one year of full-time academic studies)
University of Eastern Finland 2022-2024
Advanced Foundations in Chemistry
University of Jyväskylä 2009-2010
Advanced Studies in Biosciences
University of Kuopio 2010-2012
High School Graduate
Kallavesi High School 2008
Athletic Background
Football – 1990-2025 | FC Kuopio, Kings SC (2nd div), Blackbird (2nd div), SC KuFu-98 (2nd & 3rd div), Lipa, KuKi
ice Hockey – 1991-1998 | Kalpa, EPH, Kalpa
Floorball – 2010-2025 | Jyväskylä, SB Netto, YT Jalpa (3rd div.)
RUNNING 2022 –>
2nd Savonlinna, Finland 2024 (1/2 marathon)
2nd Åland 2023 (1/2 marathon)
3rd Åland 2022 (1/2 marathon)
TRAIL RUNNING 2024 –>
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2025 (27,5 km)
20th Trail des Pérics, France 2025 (21 km, age group 3rd)
9th NUTS Ylläs-Pallas, Finland 2025 (66 km)
1st Ultra X Finland 2025 (51 km)
1st Hiidenkierros, Finland 2024 (27,5 km)
4th Ultra Paine, Chile 2024 (21 km, age group 2nd)
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