Supplements
Supplements for Athletes: What Works?
Let’s talk about what supplements are supported by research, and what may not be worth the money for endurance athletes.
Supplements
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 I usually tell my clients they Read more…
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Supplementing Iron In Athletes: The How and Why
In past blog posts, I have briefly touched on iron supplementation. This practice is common among endurance athletes, especially triathletes, cyclists, and long distance runners. It is done because of the high risk of anemia and pre-anemia due to increased red blood cell turnover secondary to training. However, iron supplementation Read more…
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Folate For Athletes: Don’t Ignore This Micronutrient!
Over the last few years, iron has become a supplement found on the shelves of most endurance athletes. Rightfully so, depleting iron levels leads to pre-anemia and anemia. For more information on iron, see my blog post on the topic (http://scienceoftriathlon.blogspot.com/2012/05/supplementing-iron-how-and-why.html). However, somehow the micronutrient folate has not received adquate Read more…
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Antioxidants and Endurance Athletes
Antioxidants. From athletic performance and anti-aging to heart disease prevention and cancer treatment, antioxidants are touted as key components to fighting disease and optimizing wellness. Once considered the “fountain of youth,” these powerful, free radical fighting nutrients truly are amazing. They fight oxidative stress, which leads to cellular degradation and Read more…