UAN:266 Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. Chromium has been around the research block a few times. For years, the mineral was rumored to help burn
by boosting oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells Requirements of runners may be slightly higher since iron is lost through exercise; iron is lost through menstruation, so supplements may be sensible for female runnersChromium Helps cells to use
.After BurnersThere’s a lot of quackery surrounding supplements these days, so be careful. Here are some of the best and safest supplements for boosting a runner’s metabolism.ChromiumTaking a chromium supplement may help some runners by normalising their blood
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contain flavonoids, which counter cell damage and help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.Beer also contains B-vitamins and chromium, which help in converting carbohydrate to energy; and choline, which, ironically, protects against liver damage
is an excellent source of protein (runners need about 50 per cent more protein than non-runners) and also contains zinc, copper and chromium – minerals that are often low in a runner’s diet. But the omega-3 fats are what make seafood such an essential part
top up low levels in your diet and give you peace of mind but there's no evidence that mega-doses will make you run faster. In fact, high doses of certain supplements (including chromium, vitamins A, C, D and B6, and iron) taken long-term can do more
