It’s rare to find this trace mineral in your everyday multivitamin but it’s actually essential to your health. It acts as a co-factor for four important enzymes and without it, toxins and sulfites would build up in the body. Any excess is eliminated in urine.

B vitamins are water soluble so they do not stay in your body. As a result, optimal daily intake is required for optimal health and performance. Some research suggests that endurance or high intensity exercise may increase the requirements for riboflavin and vitamin B6. Copper is useful for both men and women, helping in numerous systems in the body, from the cardiovascular to the nervous system, as well as red blood cell formation. Also referred to as cobalamin, B12 aids heart health, energy metabolism and cognitive function. Dementia and depression have been linked to low levels of serum B12. Older adults and vegetarians are more likely to have a B12 deficiency which can cause memory loss. There is no recommended maximum amount for vitamin B12, and higher doses have not been shown to be harmful.Potassium acts as an electrolyte, helping the body to regulate fluid, regulate muscle contractions, send nerve signals and maintain a healthy heartbeat. It may also help to reduce blood pressure and protect against strokes, as well as protect bone density. Studies suggest that few people consume enough potassium in the diet, true more so for men than women. [4] Iron is essential for blood cell formation and the transport of oxygen around the body. Women need more iron than men due to menstruation, explaining why levels are much higher in Performance Lab NutriGenesis® Multi for Women than the male version, helping to prevent iron deficiency. Men need a multivitamin low in iron because high levels of iron can become toxic over time.

Supplements can offer some peace of mind, providing a convenient, fuss-free way to safeguard children's nutritional needs. Gummies are often the most appealing – but make sure you look for formulations with no added sugar and a selection of vitamins and supplements that can fulfil your child's daily needs.

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During hot stage races such as the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana the gut comes under a lot of stress. Supplementing with probiotics has been shown to help reduce damage to the lining of the gut and increase carbohydrate absorption. However, our riders that are seeking to ‘leave no stone unturned’ will supplement with CLA as a ‘cherry on top’ to help them arrive at the Tour de France in peak condition. These vitamins are readily available in foods, but athletes who have poor diets, especially those restricting energy intakes or eliminating food groups from their diet, should consider supplementing with a multivitamin/mineral supplement.

Here at Science in Sport, our vitamins and supplements are used by the INEOS Grenadiers, a British World Tour cycling team consistently competing at the top level. Developed for athletes, our sport vitamins boost and maintain your immune system, and include the essential vitamins and minerals that you require. Shop our high-performance selection of vitamin capsules and tablets today and witness the results for yourself. Try our Daily Multivitamins Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, electrolyte balance, normal energy yielding metabolism, muscle function, protein synthesis and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. Men, of course, benefit from consuming a wide range of vitamins and minerals but particularly important vitamins for men include vitamins A, C, D, vitamin E and the B-vitamins. Vitamin K is also useful for men. Important minerals include zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium and selenium.

Vitamin B6 offers small benefits across a wide range of areas, from blood cell formation to oxygen transportation and from cognitive function and brain chemical synthesis to blood sugar levels. Our Daily Multivitamins are dairy, gluten and nut free and are also suitable for a vegan diet. So no matter your lifestyle, you’ll always meet your daily nutrition needs. Enhance your sporting performance Folate is an incredibly important vitamin for both men and women. It may help to protect against heart disease because it prevents the build-up of homocysteine – heart and circulatory diseases account for 27% of all deaths in the UK, that’s one death every three minutes. Due to the wide range of vitamins and minerals included in multivitamins, studies have uncovered evidence for a wide range of benefits, from supporting the immune system to maintaining normal heart function. Healthspan's range includes multivitamins for people over 50 and over 70 years of age, for athletes, for vegans and vegetarians, as well as chewable multivitamin gummies suitable for children, to ensure you can find the right one for you.