Friday, February 15, 2008

The 2 Best Vitamins for Athletes

Good ol' vitamin C gives you healthy capillaries, gums and teeth. It is most known for its power to heal wounds and help fight off infection. Endurance athletes in particular such as marathon runners need higher amounts of vitamin C.

In at numero 2 is Thiamin or vitamin B1. It serves in the complete breakdown of carbs. It also helps to appetite stimulation. Endurance athletes have been shown to increase performance by increasing their thiamin intake a few days before a competition.

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