What Supplements Should I Take as a Runner

Those five supplements are: caffeine, creatine, nitrate/beetroot juice, beta-alanine and bicarbonate. For distance runners (5,000m and over), caffeine and nitrate are the two supplements that the consensus review recommends. Most runners are aware of the benefits of caffeine, and take advantage of those benefits.

What supplements should a runner be taking?

Those five supplements are: caffeine, creatine, nitrate/beetroot juice, beta-alanine and bicarbonate. For distance runners (5,000m and over), caffeine and nitrate are the two supplements that the consensus review recommends. Most runners are aware of the benefits of caffeine, and take advantage of those benefits.

What nutrients does a runner need?

  • Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is incredibly important for keeping your entire nervous and immune system functioning properly. …
  • Iron. …
  • Magnesium. …
  • Zinc. …
  • Vitamin D.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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