Position of the working group sports nutrition of the German Nutrition Society (DGE): minerals and vitamins in sports nutrition

Carlsohn, Anja; Braun, Harry W.; Großhauser, M; König, D; Lampen, Alfonso; Mosler, S; Nieß, Andreas M.; Oberritter, Helmut; Schäbethal, K; Schek, A; Stehle, Peter; Virmani, K; Ziegenhagen, Rainer; Heseker, H.

doi:10.5960/dzsm.2020.454

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“…Vitamins are organic essential compounds that cannot be synthesized by the human body [ 29 ]. They play a vital role in numerous functions that are relevant to the athlete’s performance [ 7 ].…”

Section: Vitaminsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Vitamin A plays a significant role in promoting the overall wellbeing of athletes, as it aids in the formation of healthy tissues and improves oxygen access throughout the body, thereby supporting the maintenance of an adequate level of physical activity [ 3 ]. It also has a crucial influence on vision, skin health, and immune system functioning [ 29 ]. Moreover, vitamin A is a potent antioxidant that helps in neutralizing free radicals generated by oxidative stress during advanced physical training.…”

Section: Fat-soluble Vitamins (Fsv)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The intake of sufficient amounts of beef liver, eggs, dairy products, and seafood as well as dark leafy green vegetables may ensure meeting the dietary requirements for athletes. It is noteworthy that athletes may benefit from supplementation with multivitamins that contain vitamin A, as a part rather than its own sole use [ 29 ].…”

Section: Fat-soluble Vitamins (Fsv)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies have shown that β-carotene supplementation may lead to endurance strength improvement and injury risk prevention [ 3 , 150 ]. Similarly, a meta-analysis of nine studies including participants from both genders, with a total 190,545 candidates, emphasized that β-carotene leads to a significant enhancement in overall performance [ 29 ]. There was a 95% possibility that β-carotene consumption attenuates the possibility of hip fracture and other different fracture types by over 20% [ 251 ].…”

Section: Fat-soluble Vitamins (Fsv)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…γ-tocopherol, which is one of the compounds that contain vitamin E, increases cardiovascular functions. γ-tocopherol expands the activity of nitric oxide synthase, which in turn produces nitric oxide, aiding in vessels relaxation and thus improving blood flow [ 29 ]. Adequate levels of nutrients and oxygen concentrations in muscles indicate a raised blood flow rate, which may help improve performance [ 263 ].…”

Section: Vitamin Ementioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the Relationship between Micronutrients and Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Scientific Systematic Review of the Literature in Sports Medicine

Ghazzawi,

Hussain,

Raziq

et al. 2023

Sports

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The aim of this systematic review is twofold: (i) to examine the effects of micronutrient intake on athletic performance and (ii) to determine the specific micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, that offer the most significant enhancements in terms of athletic performance, with the goal of providing guidance to athletes and coaches in optimizing their nutritional strategies. The study conducted a systematic search of electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus) using keywords pertaining to micronutrients, athletic performance, and exercise. The search involved particular criteria of studies published in English between 1950 and 2023. The findings suggest that vitamins and minerals are crucial for an athlete’s health and physical performance, and no single micronutrient is more important than others. Micronutrients are necessary for optimal metabolic body’s functions such as energy production, muscle growth, and recovery, which are all important for sport performance. Meeting the daily intake requirement of micronutrients is essential for athletes, and while a balanced diet that includes healthy lean protein sources, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is generally sufficient, athletes who are unable to meet their micronutrient needs due to malabsorption or specific deficiencies may benefit from taking multivitamin supplements. However, athletes should only take micronutrient supplements with the consultation of a specialized physician or nutritionist and avoid taking them without confirming a deficiency.

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Section: Vitaminsmentioning

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Section: Fat-soluble Vitamins (Fsv)mentioning

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Section: Fat-soluble Vitamins (Fsv)mentioning

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Section: Fat-soluble Vitamins (Fsv)mentioning

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Section: Vitamin Ementioning

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Nahrungsergänzungsmittel im Sport – Regulation, Konsum, Nutzen und Risiken

Braun

2024

Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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Use of Ergogenic Substances amongst Bodybuilding Athletes Around Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Masoga,

Wisdom Mboweni,

Matlala Ramokolo

2023

AJNE

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Background: Although there is a lack of scientific evidence supporting the use of some ergogenic substances, it remains a common practice among bodybuilding athletes. Nevertheless, the use of ergogenics among bodybuilding athletes around Polokwane Municipality (PM) in Limpopo Province remains unknown. Aim: To determine the use of ergogenic substances amongst bodybuilding athletes around Polokwane municipality in Limpopo Province. Methods: A descriptive study with a purposive sampling technique was used to obtain 51 amateur bodybuilding athletes in gyms around PM. Ethical approval and permission were obtained from the MEDUNSA Research and Ethics Committee (MREC) and coaches respectively. Sampled athletes signed written informed consent forms. Data collection was done using self-designed questionnaires covering the demography, training information, and the use of ergogenic agents. Data were loaded onto the SPSS (v.23) and analyzed. Descriptive tests were used to describe ergogenic use through ranges, percentages, means, and standard deviations (±SD). Results: The majority (94.1%) were males, of which 66.7% participated as bodybuilders for ≤2 years. Almost all athletes (86.3%) trained three to four days a week for 1–3 hr (94.1%) on weekdays. Only 37.3% relied on coaches for nutrition information followed by those who used social media (29.4%), teammates (29.3%), and nutrition experts (4.0%). A few athletes (15.7%) used ergogenics, of them, 13.7% used creatine and 2.0% vitamin capsules. Conclusion: Overall, Polokwane bodybuilders were not using ergogenic agents during their bodybuilding sports careers. Keywords: bodybuilding, ergogenic agents, supplements and athletes

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Position of the working group sports nutrition of the German Nutrition Society (DGE): minerals and vitamins in sports nutrition

Cited by 5 publications

References 3 publications

Exploring the Relationship between Micronutrients and Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Scientific Systematic Review of the Literature in Sports Medicine

Exploring the Relationship between Micronutrients and Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Scientific Systematic Review of the Literature in Sports Medicine

Nahrungsergänzungsmittel im Sport – Regulation, Konsum, Nutzen und Risiken

Use of Ergogenic Substances amongst Bodybuilding Athletes Around Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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