Supplements

Maccydee · January 2013

Hi all, Is there any value in using sports supplements whilst I'm marathon training? Never used them before so any advice would welcome

M...eldy · January 2013

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

[Deleted User] · January 2013

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.

Maccydee · January 2013

It was more the powders and potions I was thinking of, M...eldy. Already use the drinks and gels.

RicF · January 2013

magnesium

Also-ran · January 2013

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