Support healthy muscles and bones with four supplements - key while exercising says expert
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- 17 Jan 2023
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Eating plenty of protein is also important when exercising, an expert said.
With the New Year many of us will have made health-related resolutions. Whether eating more fruit and vegetables or getting more steps in every day, the dawn of a fresh year gives many people the motivation to make certain lifestyle changes. But to see the best results, it could be worth combining these with specific supplements, a pharmacist has said.
Boots pharmacist Bina Mehta shared advice about which vitamins can support some of the most common New Year’s health resolutions.
She said: “The New Year is a great time to set some new health resolutions.
“While everyone’s goals will be different, there are some common ones that come up in conversations with patients in the pharmacy, so here’s how vitamin supplements can play a role.”
One such resolution is exercising more.
To help protect and support your muscles and bones while doing so a combination of vitamin D, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium could be helpful.
Ms Mehta said: “You may need more protein if you exercise more, so depending on your exercise goal it may be worth considering protein powders if you are vegetarian or not getting enough protein from the food you eat.
“Protein requirements vary according to age, weight, activity levels and training goals.
“Vitamin D, calcium and magnesium can support muscle function to help maintain an active lifestyle and calcium and vitamin D can also help maintain healthy bones while vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones and cartilage.”
Going vegan
She said: “For those trying Veganuary, it’s important to plan your diet to ensure you are still getting all the necessary nutrients.
“Pay attention to alternative sources of protein, omega 3 fats, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium and iodine. Read More…
