For killer drive and serious workout results, B vitamins are critical. So, are you getting enough? Here’s how to power up.
The more active you are, the more B vitamins you need. “These are extremely important for energy metabolism,” says Melinda Manore, a dietitian and professor of nutrition at Oregon State University. They’re crucial for breaking down food into fuel, transporting oxygen throughout your body, and increasing your red blood cell production to keep those muscles functioning properly. But the funny thing about Bs is that they are depleted by healthy habits. If you work out and limit certain foods, cut out meat or dairy, or ease up on carbs in the form of grains, which are among the three top sources of Bs, there’s a good chance that you’re not getting enough.
What’s more, exercising regularly causes you to drain your supply faster than when you are sedentary. And marginally low levels of certain B vitamins have been shown to negatively affect athletic performance.
Fortunately, all it takes is a few simple eating upgrades to turn things around. This checklist spells out exactly what you need and why.
B6 (Pyridoxine)
This story is from the January 2018 edition of Shape Singapore.
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