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Vitamins are important for body-building.
Vitamins contain molecules which are free of calories and help our body
to carry out various functions. Vitamins help in the transformation of
carbohydrates into glucose and helps protein and fat metabolism which
are vital for bodybuilding.
Lack of vitamins could lead to deficiencies
which could hamper the process of bodybuilding. Intake of vitamins is
essential for good health of bodybuilding. Bodybuilders ignore vitamins
because it does not supply them with energy the way fats, carbohydrates
and proteins do. Vitamin deficiency could deteriorate the density of
bone and muscle mass.
Body builders require more vitamins since
bodybuilding adds more stress on ones body and vitamins make up for the
wear and tear of the body. The process of bodybuilding depends in some
way or the other on vitamins. Different vitamins serve different
purposes.
Vitamin A- Besides being essential for
healthy skin and eyes, it also contributes to protein digestion in the
stomach and in the making of glycogen.
Vitamin E is useful for cellular fertility
and renewal. It helps cellular respiration and keeps cells healthy. The
recuperation of muscle cells depends solely upon the cell membranes.
B1 Thiamine, B2 Riboflavin, B3 Niacin. These
three types of Vitamin B promote healthy appetite and digestion. They
also help to keep the eyes and skin healthy and take care of the nerves
too.
Vitamin D is a big help in the absorption of
calcium by the bones. It helps develop strong bones and teeth and
promotes normal growth.
Vitamin C strengthens the walls of the blood
cells, helps to resist infection and heal wounds and thus enhances
growth and revitalization.
Vitamin B6 Pyrodoxin helps the body make
proteins and hemoglobin. Also helps the nerves function.
B12 Cyanocobalamin is an important Vitamin
For red blood cell formation and healthy nervous tissues.
The most popular source of bodybuilding
vitamins like liver, fish and chicken have plenty of Vitamin B12, and
liver provides Vitamin A.
Roots and tubers like carrot are rich in
carotene; Vitamin C is present in potatoes. All roots and tubers have
high fiber content and must be included by bodybuilders in their diet.
Yellow fruits like mango and papaya contain
carotene which is a precursor of Vitamin A.
Gooseberry and Guava are rich in Vitamin C. Green leafy vegetables
contain huge amount of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B2. These most
popular bodybuilding vitamins can bring in great benefits when combined
with minerals, proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
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