In my research and readings, a scientific study indicated that daily doses of important vitamins and minerals taken with a nutritionally balanced and adequate diet, would greatly help physical and mental performance for athletes undergoing strenuous training. Aside from the fact that I am growing older, I need multivitamins and minerals to protect my body from any deficiencies in my diet. Sometimes, this dose of tablets gives me the “psychological” belief that I feel stronger and younger in my physical activities.
I take Centrum Silver tablet everyday which has potassium and magnesium in them needed to minimize muscle cramps. I take 1,000 milligrams of Vitamic C to protect me from colds, from other illness and injury, and for faster recovery from injuries; Calcium tablets for a sturdy bones; Vitamin E for the production of anti-bodies; Vitamin B Complex which aids in the metabolism of fats; Fish Oil tablet for the heart and blood circulation; and Glucousamine tablets to strengthen my bone joints and knees.
I’ve never missed a day with this dose of vitamins and minerals for the passed six years and I am still positive and sure that I am getting stronger with my running, with the combination of healthy and balanced diet, complete rest at night, no vices, and a positive attitude in life.
I swear by the power of Vitamin C. I take 2,000mg on hard days and when it’s flu&cold season. Then 1,000mg on rest days. Plus Centrum Performance for the other vitamins.
Haven’t smoked in 3 years already and I never really fancy drinking. Thanks to running! 🙂
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ben, that’s great! I believe also on the powers of vitamins and minerals!
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Hi King,
You might want to look into getting the RDA for iron as well. Being low in this mineral will cause sluggishness and lower resistance to illness. I only know it because I experienced it first-hand.
Quicksilver
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QuickSilver, thanks for the suggestion. i thought there is iron on the centrum silver’s ingredients only to find out that there is none. anyway, being an “ilocano” (tribe fm the North of Luzon), there is always lots of green leafy vegetable in my diet (pinakbet & boiled veggies w/ bagoong) which is a natural source of iron. however, i still have to take iron supplementary tablets. thanks!
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