Multivitamin Athletes

Multivitamins for Athletes

Dedicated athletes have different nutritional needs than those who are less inclined to exercise. Athletes simply place higher demands on their bodies than non-athletes. A well-balanced multivitamin product for athletes can prevent nutrient deficiencies and contribute to better performance and optimal recovery.

Athletes who train intensively several times a week and participate in competitions have a higher energy expenditure than others. Due to a higher metabolism, they demand more from their heart, lungs, muscles, joints, etc. Moreover, they lose certain nutrients through perspiration and sometimes follow strict diets, which can lead to deficiencies in specific nutrients.

Intensive exercise can also result in injuries. During the healing process, the body has an increased need for essential nutrients. A good multivitamin can play a supportive role in this.

Nutrients

A good sports multivitamin contains vitamins and minerals in their most absorbable forms and in optimal amounts, for example:

• B vitamins are important for energy metabolism, the immune system, the heart, and concentration.
• Vitamin D3 has numerous functions in the body. For athletes, it is particularly important for muscles and bones.
• Vitamin C, like vitamin D, has a very broad range of effects. It is essential for the immune system, energy supply, the production of connective tissue for ligaments and muscles, etc.
• Iron is essential for oxygen transport in the body, thereby supporting energy metabolism.
• Calcium and Magnesium are also very important for athletes. However, these minerals take up too much space in the required amounts for a multivitamin product. Therefore, it is recommended to take a separate calcium-magnesium supplement.
• Some supplement brands also add other nutrients, such as antioxidants and herbal extracts, to achieve even better effects.

Doping

For professional athletes, it is crucial that a multivitamin product does not contain substances prohibited under anti-doping regulations. Therefore, an NZVT- or NSF-Certified for Sport certification is essential. Both organizations are independent and test every batch of sports supplements for the presence of banned substances.

Other Supplements for Athletes

A good multivitamin supplement provides an essential foundation for the nutrient needs of athletes. Additionally, there is a range of sports supplements that cater to the individual needs of athletes. Smeets & Graas offers a wide range of supplementary sports supplements, such as proteins, creatine, electrolytes, collagen, and amino acids. On our athletes page, you will find an overview of all these.

Wide Selection

Smeets & Graas offers a wide selection of multivitamins for athletes: both for recreational and top athletes. We have all-in-one formulas (Advanced Nutrients), products with separate morning and evening formulas (Multi-Vitamin Elite), specific sports multivitamins for women and for men, in tablet or capsule form, etc.

You might need help making the right choice. Don't hesitate to contact us—we are happy to provide tailored advice.

Conclusion

For athletes, specific multivitamins are an important supplement to their daily diet due to their increased need for essential nutrients. The right combination of vitamins and minerals in well-absorbable forms can contribute to better performance, faster recovery, and a stronger immune system.

In case of injuries, multivitamins play a supportive role in the healing process. Athletes can benefit from a multivitamin tailored to their unique needs, combined with a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Written by: Marcella van der Wel
Reviewed by: Liesbeth Thoen

Updated on: November 26, 2024