Multivitamin for Athletes
Hard training increases your need for B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and antioxidants, and you lose minerals through sweat. A sports multivitamin is formulated for active people, usually with higher B-vitamin and mineral doses than a standard daily multivitamin.
Multivitamin for Athletes: frequently asked questions
Why would an athlete need a separate multivitamin?
Hard training and heavy sweating increase your need for some vitamins and minerals. An athlete's multivitamin is formulated around that active routine.
Can women take MB-VITE too?
Yes. MB-VITE Daily Multivitamin is also listed in our women's multivitamin range, so it suits active women as well as men.
Should I add calcium and magnesium to my sports multivitamin?
Only if your diet is low in them. Compare both labels first, since a multivitamin may already supply some, and keep the total within label amounts.
Should I take my multivitamin right before training?
Better not. Take it with a proper meal instead, as multivitamins on an empty stomach can cause nausea during a workout.
Why athletes take a separate multivitamin
- Energy: B vitamins help turn food into energy during long sessions.
- Muscles and recovery: magnesium and zinc support muscle function; calcium-magnesium formulas suit people who cramp.
- Immunity: vitamins C, D and zinc support your defences during heavy training blocks.
Take your multivitamin with a meal, not on an empty stomach right before training. For everyday formulas, see multivitamin for men and multivitamin for women; for single minerals, see vitamins and minerals. Back to all sports supplements.