Clinical Study Title:
Effect of physical activity on thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin B-6 requirements.

Plain English Summary:

Exercise can change the way the body metabolizes many nutrients, such as vitamin B6, B2 and B1. This means that people who exercise may need to supplement these vitamins. There have been many studies that look at deficiencies in athletes and active individuals who do not use multivitamin supplements. These studies usually show that these individuals often have deficiencies in many vital nutrients. Most of these deficiencies can be overcome with the use of a daily supplement. Because of the effects of exercise, a daily multivitamin supplement containing Vitamin B1, B6 and especially vitamin B2 are suggested for active individuals.

Authors

Manore MM.

Institution

Food and Nutrition Laboratory, the Department of Family Resources and Human Development, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85212, USA.

Country of Publication

United States

Source

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 72(2 Suppl):598S-606S, 2000 Aug.