More and more people are turning to dietary supplements. Runners also hope to stay healthier and get fitter with the powders and tablets. But not all funds deliver what they promise.
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Magnesium is the bestseller among dietary supplements, but iron, vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids in tablet form are also very popular. Last year, around 2.3 billion euros were implemented with these funds in Germany. Ascending trend. Runners also like to take the pills and powders. Many have great expectations of taking it: more fitness, more physical performance, greater mental strength and of course improved overall health. Who does not want that?
But can the preparations keep what they promise? The answer to this question is not easy. The topic is very complex and the study situation is quite shaky. Nutrition research is a difficult subject. In recent years, large corporations have all too often pumped a lot of money into supposedly independent research in this area. In the end, there were often results that sounded surprising – but were not always scientifically sound. This also applies to the market for dietary supplements. Only in recent years has the fog cleared somewhat and the study situation has improved.
A balanced diet is usually sufficient
Basically, it can be said today that a balanced diet should provide most people in this country with sufficient nutrients. However, the requirements can change, for example if you do sports regularly and extensively. Runners who sweat a lot during endurance training, for example, lose significantly more soluble substances that then have to be replenished. We talk about what these are in the new episode of the podcast “She runs. He runs.” We also answer the important question of which means are absolutely superfluous. We also look at the new trend towards protein-laced foods. So much can already be revealed here: There are now clear indications that excessive consumption of proteins is harmful to health and accelerates aging. Listen in!
Source: Stern
