Sports Nutrition Tip of the Month Supplements should be considered just that: “to supplement” is defined as “in addition to” and “not to replace”. Furthermore, the nutrients from food tend to be more bioavailable than from pill form. It is therefore important for athletes to rely on foods rather than vitamin and mineral supplements for obtaining needed nutrients. Eating a varied, nutrient dense diet that contains lots of complex carbohydrates (whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals, fruits and vegetables, and beans) helps to guarantee that you obtain all the vitamins […]
