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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Vital to Victory: Micronutrient Requirements for Athletes

From a nutritional standpoint, the athlete’s focus should include both macronutrients – protein for muscle rebuilding, carbohydrates for energy renewal, fats for nerve function – as well as the critically important micronutrients – which are the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids your body needs to function optimally every day and over a lifetime. Hear Dr. Grabowski’s take on the role of micronutrients in sports nutrition. Above all, we are all biochemically... Read More
Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Athletic Performance

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