The Best Vitamins for Athletes and How to Track Them
If you’re chasing athletic goals and milestones, you might be focused on training hard. Recovery is just as important as training for athletes – and you may not have considered the best vitamins for athletes.
But what if the key to improving your stamina, recovery, and endurance was hiding in your daily diet? Vitamins and minerals—often overshadowed by protein powders and carb-loading strategies—are the secret weapons your body needs to perform at its best.
Micronutrients play a role in processes like energy production, muscle contraction, and immune function (1). Yet, they are frequently overlooked, and many athletes don’t realize how even minor deficiencies can compromise performance (2).
We’ll break down the vitamins and minerals that matter most for athletes, highlight common deficiencies, and guide you on how to track and optimize your intake with MyFitnessPal.
About the Experts
Caroline Thomason, RD, is a dietitian and diabetes educator combining her love of nutrition with the power of making better health easy to understand. With 12 years in the industry, she’s published in 40+ publications, a CPG consultant and advisor, a speaker, broadcast spokesperson, and recipe developer.
Stephanie Tarnacki, RD, is a Food Data Curator at MyFitnessPal. She received her Bachelors in Dietetics from University of Northern Colorado and completed her Dietetic Internship at Montana State University.
The Best Vitamins for Athletes
Vitamins and minerals are necessary for countless bodily processes that support athletic performance (2).