Week 32: Vitamin Vitality
If you do not getting enough essential vitamins into your body every day, you are not giving yourself the best chance to succeed on the golf course. To make sure you are getting what you need, here is a small primer on the essential vitamins your body needs to operate at its best.
Vitamin A -- The body cannot produce Vitamin A, so you will need a supplement. It helps your eyesight to function at its best, supports skin and bone health, and helps form the white blood cells that fight off infection in the body.
Dietary sources: Eggs, meat, milk, cheese, and fish
Vitamin B1 -- If you want a vitamin that helps fire every nerve in your body, B1 is for you.
Dietary sources: Raw whole grains, beans, and peas
Vitamin B2 -- Otherwise known as Riboflavin, B2 helps convert carbohydrates into ATP, which fuels the body.
Dietary sources: Meat, eggs, and dairy
Vitamin B3 -- Sometimes referred to as Niacin, B3 passes through the body quickly, which makes it important for your daily diet. B3 helps release energy from carbohydrates and helps the body process alcohol.
Dietary sources: Peanuts, fish, and meat
Vitamin B6 -- B6 is critical for the growth and repair of muscle. It is also important in helping the brain function at its best.
Dietary sources: Wheat germ, fish, chicken, and eggs
Vitamin B12 -- The body needs B12 to form red blood cells, which help transport oxygen. B12 also helps maintain the body's central nervous system.
Dietary sources: Meat, eggs, milk, poultry, and shellfish
Vitamin C -- Water-soluble Vitamin C is not stored in the body. That is why it is a critical part of anyone's diet. Vitamin C helps the body heal wounds, absorb iron and maintain healthy tissue.
Dietary sources: Citrus fruit, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries, and sweet potatoes
Vitamin D -- This vitamin helps the body absorb calcium for stronger bones. Exposure to 30 minutes of sunlight can make more Vitamin D in your skin than the recommended daily allowance.
Dietary sources: Cheese, butter, fortified milk, and fish
Vitamin E -- Primarily, Vitamin E serves as an antioxidant, helping to protect your brain and nerves from free radicals. It also helps form red blood cells and assists the body in using Vitamin K.
Dietary sources: Corn, olives, spinach, leafy green vegetables, and asparagus
Vitamin K -- In addition to helping the blood coagulate, Vitamin K helps the body transport calcium for optimum bone health.
Sources: Cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, and soybeans
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