If you mean gels and sports drink then yes they do have their place, if you mean the powders and potions department then probably not Get all your vitamins and nutrients from a well balanced diet and supplement energy as you train with gels if needs be
I use electrolyte tablets, high 5, after a run just to try to rehydrate, also have a proteinshake after a hard run cos I'm not a big meat eater so they just help to get me enough protein.
Try focusing on your diet. If you are deficient in something like magnesium, then change your diet, or if you have too, take a supplement. Be aware of the implications of oversupplementation before you take something
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Depends on what you mean by a sports supplement
If you mean gels and sports drink then yes they do have their place, if you mean the powders and potions department then probably not
Get all your vitamins and nutrients from a well balanced diet and supplement energy as you train with gels if needs be
magnesium
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Try focusing on your diet. If you are deficient in something like magnesium, then change your diet, or if you have too, take a supplement. Be aware of the implications of oversupplementation before you take something
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/nutrition/the-science-of-supplements/262.html
I've no experience personally of supplements
Vit D
If you are training hard and feel run down, Iron (and vit. C to help absorb it). Zinc is a good idea too; it is supposed to boost your immune system.
vitamin b12 will make you happy
Is that cos it's got Marmite in it?