Guide to vitamins: the best for sport and against tiredness

Vitamins are always important, but which ones are essential for fight tirednessespecially for those practice sports? We talked about it with Christian Faffini, nutritionist and dietician at MioDottore. “The essential ones, especially for athletes, include B complex vitamins (B12, B6, folic acid), C, D, E. They perform a fundamental role in energy metabolismin cellular energy production, in bone and muscle health and in the elimination of toxins after intense physical activity. It is important to ensure their intake from a balanced diet and, if necessary, supplement them with food supplements, under the supervision of a healthcare professional.” These influence your energy level during intense physical activity in several ways. “The vitamins of B complex – continues the expert – they are essential for the carbohydrate metabolismproteins and fats, provide energy to the body during exercise, are important for the nervous system, improve the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles: C and E, together with substances such as selenium and manganesethey act like antioxidantsneutralize free radicals produced during physical activity, reduce muscle fatigue. Vitamins D and K support bone and muscle health. In summary, vitamins play a fundamental role in providing energy, protecting cells, maintaining the muscular and nervous health, regulate mood and support the immune system during intense physical activity. A balanced diet which provides a variety of vitamins and minerals is essential for maximizing physical performance.”