Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins & Minerals – Sports Nutrition

Our body requires nutrients that give us energy and supply building blocks for muscles. However, there are also micronutrients that help our cells run properly and carry out all the processes they need to. These micronutrients are vitamins and minerals and they’re essential for those who are active.

Types of vitamins in sports nutrition

There are a few types of sports nutrition vitamins and minerals our body needs.

The two main groups of vitamins are water-soluble and fat-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin C and all of the B-group vitamins. The body cannot store these vitamins, so we must get enough of them every day.

The fat-soluble vitamins can dissolve in fats. These are vitamins A, D, K, and E. The body can store these vitamins. These vitamins should be consumed alongside a source of fat to ensure that we can absorb them.

Minerals can also be grouped into certain groups.

Minerals that we need are divided into major minerals and trace minerals.

Major minerals are those our body requires a lot of. Calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium are some of these minerals. Some of these minerals are important for muscle contractions and regulating water balance, so you can often find them in electrolyte drinks.

Trace minerals are those that the body needs in small amounts. These usually have roles in helping enzymes work or take part in our energy production. These include things like iron, zinc, copper, selenium, chromium, and iodine. You’re likely to find these on their own or as part of a mineral and vitamin complex.

You can often find mineral and vitamin complexes in sports nutrition supplements. These will contain multiple vitamins and minerals and can contain additional ingredients. These are a great way to ensure you’re getting all you need, every day.

Alternatively, some sports nutrition vitamin and mineral supplements contain the nutrients on their own. This can be beneficial if you have a higher requirement for a particular nutrient.

How to take vitamins correctly

Vitamin and mineral supplements may be taken differently depending on what supplement you take. As a rule of thumb, it’s best to take supplements alongside food, especially if you have a sensitive stomach. Fat-soluble vitamins should always be taken alongside a source of healthy fats – whether it’s a salad dressed with olive oil or an avocado on your toast.

For best results, follow the instructions on the packaging. The mode of intake will vary depending on the vitamin and mineral type you choose – we have softgel, tablet, drop, gummy and effervescent forms for you to choose from.

Taking vitamin and mineral supplements is all about consistency. In order to keep our cells’ processes smoothly we need to make sure we provide all the nutrients they need. Therefore, the main thing to keep in mind is that you need to take them regularly.

If you’re in doubt about whether you’re taking in enough vitamins, you can always consult a professional. They’ll be able to conduct tests and suggest appropriate dosages of mineral and vitamin supplements.

How to place an order in the online store

How can you buy vitamins? Maxler sports nutrition shop has many vitamins and minerals that can suit your needs and requirements. When you’re ready to dive in, head to our online shop on our website or on Amazon.

You can browse the catalog there to take in all the variety of vitamin and mineral supplements we have. You can easily check the price for the items you want and get a little bit more information about the products on their page. Once you’re ready, simply add your online goods to your cart and check out.

You’ll be thrilled to know that delivery is free if you spend more than 50 euros! Once everything is ordered, all you’ll have to do is wait for the goods to arrive and then enjoy. We hope that you’ll love your new Maxler products as much as we do.