Nutrition

Iron Basics Athletes are notorious for having low iron levels, especially endurance athletes. But what if your ferritin is high? Although it’s not nearly as common, it does happen and it’s important to have your ferritin levels checked periodically to make sure you’re not too high or low, both of Read more…

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

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…

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…

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…

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.