Blood Monitoring
Can I exercise after a blood test?
You don’t have to skip your workout if you get your blood drawn. Have some food and a drink (not that kind of drink) and wait at least an hour before doing your workout.
Blood Monitoring
What Every Athlete Should Know About Vitamin D
Undeniably, adverse effects are associated with vitamin D deficiency that will affect athletic performance both directly and indirectly. Make sure you know your blood level before supplementing as blind supplementing can be dangerous and a waste of time
Blood Monitoring
Which form of vitamin B12 should athletes take?
Vitamin B12 for athletes Vitamin B12 for athletes plays an important role in athletic performance. It’s a water-soluble vitamin that’s essential for red blood cell production, brain function and DNA synthesis. Low vitamin B12 can lead to anemia and cause a variety of symptoms, but most commonly athletes report feeling Read more…
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Folate for Athletes: many athletes are too low
Folate for athletes Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin (B9) that plays an important role in making DNA. It plays an important role in red blood cell production and tissue repair. Folate is especially important for athletes, who have a high red blood cell turnover rate due to the stresses Read more…
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Magnesium supplements for athletes
Magnesium from food sources Athlete commomly use magnesium supplements. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is necessary for over 300 metabolic reactions, yet athletes often fall short on this electrolyte and crucial micronutrient. Good food sources of magnesium include leafy greens (spinach, chard), legumes, Read more…
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Vitamin D2 or D3 for athletes?
Technically, vitamin D is a hormone and found in a few foods, added to others, and made by the body when exposed to UV light. It’s easy not to get enough D and is one of the most common suboptimal nutrients in athletes. When looking for a vitamin D supplement, you’ll see a couple of options.
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Supplements
Should Athletes Supplement with Collagen?
Collagen is the most prevalent protein in your body. It’s essential for providing structure to your skin, hair, nails and even helps your blood clot. In the past few years, collagen’s gained popularity showing up in everything from muffins to water (sister-in-law gave me collagen water at her house, who Read more…
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How to Choose a Sports Drink: What to Look For
Gatorade, Vitargo, Roctane, Nuun…the number of sports drinks is dizzying. How are you supposed to know what to drink to support your training and races?! Does it matter what you buy? What should you look for?
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Can Vitamin D Reduce Covid-19 Risk for Athletes?
Key Takeaway: Vitamin D is helpful for supporting the immune system and may reduce susceptibility of Covid-19. Get a blood test to check vitamin D levels and supplement accordingly. Avoid taking over 4,000 IU per day and stay well. The Sun and Vitamin D Normally I tell my clients they Read more…