VITA-MIN: vitamins and minerals for athletes

If you train several times a week, sleep too little and eat on the run, your regular diet often falls short on exactly the micronutrients your body needs for recovery. OLIMP vita-min multiple Sport is one of the complexes that tries to fill that gap — with chelated minerals and plant extracts. Let’s take an honest look at what it contains and who it might suit.

Why an active person needs a vita-min complex

Vitamins and minerals are essential compounds that the body needs in very small amounts but that have a significant impact on health. Apart from vitamins D and K, the body cannot produce vitamins itself — they have to come from food. The same goes for minerals: the body uses them to maintain fluid balance, hormones, bones, blood pressure and the work of muscles and nerves, but it cannot synthesize them.

Requirements depend on age, sex, body weight, physical activity, lifestyle, physiological state and stress. Food processing — heating, preserving, freezing — noticeably reduces vitamin content. If your diet is unbalanced, absorption is poor or your training load is high, supplements are a sensible support, not a luxury.

What OLIMP vita-min multiple Sport is

OLIMP VITA-MIN multiple Sport is a complex product that combines vitamins, ALBION chelated minerals and natural plant extracts. It is aimed at people with an active lifestyle of any age and is meant to cover the micronutrient shortfall left by food. Plant bioactives have been added to support recovery and keep energy levels up.

One important nuance: the minerals are in chelated form. In practice this means the mineral is bound to an amino acid, and the body absorbs this form better than inorganic salts. If you’re paying double the price for a multivitamin, it’s worth looking for the chelate mention on the label.

Vita-min ingredients and what they do in the body

Fat-soluble vitamins

• A — for skin, vision, hair, immunity, bones and teeth.
• D3 — immune system, bones, teeth, muscles.
• E — a powerful antioxidant that supports skin, nerves and blood cholesterol levels.
• K — bone strength and blood clotting.

Water-soluble vitamins

• B1 — energy from food, heart function, nervous system.
• B2 — energy, skin, hair, nails; helps prevent mouth ulcers.
• B3 — energy, blood sugar, nervous and digestive systems, circulation.
• B5 — energy, nerves, immunity, against fatigue.
• B6 — protein metabolism, blood, immunity.
• B12 — blood formation, nervous system, memory, growth.
• Folic acid — blood formation, nervous system, brain, fetal development.
• C — collagen synthesis, antioxidant, supports iron absorption.
• Biotin — protein metabolism, hair, nails, reduces muscle pain.
• Bioflavonoids — antioxidants that strengthen capillaries and immunity.

Plant extracts

• Pumpkin seed — bioactive fatty acids, anti-inflammatory effect.
• Stinging nettle — supports blood formation, contains minerals.
• Artichoke — flavonoids that protect liver cells.
• Green tea — antioxidants, promotes fat burning.
• Black pepper — speeds up metabolism and nutrient absorption.

Chelated minerals

• Calcium — bones, teeth, muscle and nerve function, blood clotting.
• Magnesium — relaxing, against cramps, for nerves and heart.
• Potassium — fluid balance, blood pressure, muscle function.
• Iron — oxygen transport, blood formation, against fatigue.
• Zinc — immunity, wound healing, skin and hair.
• Copper, manganese, iodine, chromium, molybdenum, selenium — support metabolism, the thyroid gland, the nervous system and antioxidant protection.

Who the vita-min complex is for

A multivitamin is no substitute for a balanced diet. The people who benefit most are those whose menu is one-sided, who train hard, sleep little or feel constantly tired. During Estonia’s dark half of the year, autumn and winter, it also makes sense to take vitamin D separately, because even the most densely packed complex can’t cover the winter deficiency on its own.

If you’re currently taking another product, check that the combined daily doses of individual nutrients don’t exceed the recommended amount. This applies especially to iron, vitamin A and zinc.

FAQ about the vita-min supplement

When is the best time to take vita-min?

Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) are absorbed better together with food that contains a little fat. That’s why it makes sense to take it with breakfast or lunch. Avoid taking it in the evening if B vitamins make you feel energized.

Does a multivitamin replace food?

No. A supplement is an addition, not a foundation. Vegetables, berries, fish and whole grains provide dietary fiber and other compounds that can’t be pressed into a tablet.

Is the chelated form really better?

Studies show that the bioavailability of chelated minerals is typically higher than that of inorganic salts. The difference isn’t always dramatic, but, especially with iron and magnesium, the chelated form is gentler on the stomach.

Author: Veronika Otter

Source:Turg.Fitness.ee

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