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 fatigued. Because athletes have a much higher physiological need for vitamin B12 and other micronutrients, symptoms can be felt well before a true deficiency occurs. 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 of training. Many athletes believe that their fatigue is due to an iron deficiency. It could be, but folate deficiencies also can lead to anemia 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, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, therefore, we always encourage athletes to source most of their magnesium from food. Magnesium as a supplements There are many 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.
An endurance athlete, Doctor, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Dr. A’nna joins us for a look into the way nutrition and blood testing affect our performance. We begin with general principles then progress to Anna’s specialty: female-specific nutrition and blood testing. If you are a female athlete, coach female athletes, or even just know a female athlete, the second half of this interview is now on your “must-listen” list!
ATHLETE BLOOD TEST TOPICS 3:40 – Inflammation 5:00 – When to blood test 8:06 – Adrenal fatigue 12:00- ABT.she 15:00 – IRON 17:50 – Testosterone 20:00 – Magnesium 24:00 Cholesterol 27 – The athlete blood test difference Dr. A’nna strives to inspire people to optimally fuel their bodies to achieve their best and have a positive impact on the world. She is the only combined Ph.D./RD specializing in sports performance nutrition in the world with Read more…
Deciding whether to train while sick is a choice every athlete faces at some point. Experts recommend training while sick…
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 knew?!). In this post, I look beyond the fancy marketing to give you an overview if athletes should take collagen. What is collagen? Collagen is Read more…
Let’s talk about what supplements are supported by research, and what may not be worth the money for endurance athletes.