Vitamins and trace elements in sport

• Main Author: Đorđević Nataša
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medicinsko društvo za racionalnu terapiju Republike Srbije 2011-01-01
• Series: Racionalna Terapija
• Subjects: sport; vitamins; trace elements
• Online Access: http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1821-0538/2011/1821-05381101023D.pdf

Athletes worldwide, wishing to enhance their athletic performance, very often use different dietary supplements. However, due to the lack of valid information, they are often at risk of both failing to achieve the wanted effects, and of being exposed to serious health consequences of unproven and potentially harmful products. Thus, the physicians need to be aware of the most used supplements, which undoubtedly include the vitamins, such as A, B group, C, D and E, as well as the t race elements, including iron, chromium, zinc and selenium. If exists, their deficit should be replaced; otherwise, in order to accomplish the best results in sport while retaining the good health, appropriate and well-balanced diet is the best way of providing all the necessary nutrients.