Supplements required for Athletes

Athletes have very demanding nutritional need primary for energy and high energy foods (not quick energy foods) High glucose can add dehydration problems in endurance performances.

Supplements needed to be taken with breakfast, lunch and dinner

Multiple vitamin and chelated minerals

Stress B complex

Vitamin C complex

Vitamin E

Cytochrome C and inosine

Octosanol

You cannot stop eating, take vitamins and minerals, yet still remain healthy. But, despite a healthy diet, there may still be a need to supplement it with vitamins and minerals. Think of vitamins as the spark plugs of a car

RDA = the recommended daily amount and is not formulated to cover the needs of those who are ill. They are not therapeutic and are meant strictly for the health individual – nor do they take into account nutrient losses that occur during processing and preparation. RDA is an estimation of nutritional needs necessary. Therefore RDA is not an average requirement but recommendations intended to meet the needs of those healthy people

An example of side effects is that taking too much magnesium results in loose stools. Increase your dose slowly to maximise the benefits before experiencing this.

Some supplements may have contra-indications with your medication, so check with your pharmacist

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