What do I need? Why do I need it? How Much do I take? And when do I take it? Frequently asked questions when it come to Daily Vitamin Supplements.
Unfortunately, none of these questions posed will ever be 100% correct as it’s almost impossible to establish how much vitamins and minerals you require for you body on a daily basis due to the vast amount of variables to consider.
For example, the amount of vitamins and minerals utilize by your body which is unique to you doing whatever it is you do day-to-day.
It is, however, known what vitamin and minerals are depleted during period physical and mental activity. This can provide you with the knowledge of what your body requires.
Over depletion of the muscle cells which -require specific vitamins to facilitate their actions- can effect the biochemical reactions of cells for proper metabolism and growth.
Generally you should have a good balanced, nutritious and whole Diet equipped with your five-a-day fruit and veg. Also, plenty of water to replace minerals. You should still after this have a good multivitamin containing all of the following:
A - synthesis of protein,
production of Glycogen, the body's
storage form of energy for high intensity performance
C - protecting muscle cells from free radical damage, thus enhancing recovery and growth, connective tissue is not as healthy and strong, absorption of Iron, assists testosterone production
D - absorption of Calcium and Phosphorus which are necessary for muscular contraction and for the synthesis of ATP provide quick, powerful muscular contractions respectively
E - protects the cell's membranes which ensures recuperation and growth of muscle cells
1 – Thiamine - required for protein metabolism, growth and formation of haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body.
2 – Riboflavin - protein metabolism
3 – Niacin – Completes a whole host of metabolic processes related to energy production, vital in providing training fuel.
6 – Pyridoxine - Protein metabolism, growth and carbohydrate utilization.
12 – Cobalamin - carbohydrate metabolism and maintenance of nervous system tissue critical for the contraction, coordination and growth of muscles
Biotin - amino acid metabolism and the production of energy