What vitamins and minerals are important for athletes in their daily diet?

Which vitamins and minerals are most important for athletes?

It is difficult to answer this question unequivocally, because in fact every macro and microelement of the daily diet has an extremely important function for maintaining an optimal body performance. For example, B vitamins (e.g. pyridoxine - B6, niacin or cobalamin - B12) allow to maintain an optimal functioning of the nervous system, help to maintain a proper energy metabolism and reduce the feeling of fatigue. In turn, vitamin D supports the proper functioning of muscles and helps to maintain a healthy bone condition, and vitamin C supports the proper functioning of the immune system (which is invariably important for athletes).

It is no different with minerals, which, like vitamins, regulate a number of important processes. Substances such as zinc and magnesium have a beneficial effect on the acid-base balance (zinc) and electrolyte balance (magnesium). Iron is an essential component for the production of erythrocytes and hemoglobin and supports the correct transport of oxygen. In turn, calcium is a fundamental component for strong bone structures and supports an optimal functioning of digestive enzymes.

What sources of vitamins and minerals will be suitable for athletes?

It should not come as a surprise that a balanced and varied diet is the main source of vitamins and minerals for athletes. Macro and micronutrients are found in large quantities in fresh vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds, dairy products, meat, fish, eggs and many other popular foods. Depending on their own taste preferences and the current condition of the digestive system, the athletes are free to compose a menu to cover their daily needs.

However, it is worth remembering that the vitamins and minerals contained in the food are not fully assimilable. The human body is not able to absorb and use the total content of the active substances found in food. What is more, the diet for athletes is associated with an increased demand - movement and intense physical effort causes an increase in the rate of metabolism and a higher energy expenditure. Therefore, additional supplementation is necessary to cover the losses that occur.

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