05/24/2021
Vitamin C, also known as, L-ascorbic acid, Ascorbic acid, and L ascorbate is an essential water soluble vitamin.
As athletes, including Vitamin C into our diet is REQUIRED. Vitamin C has been shown to have many different health benefits & performance benefits for endurance and ultra endurance athletes.
Currently the Recommend amount of vitamin C is the minimum to avoid vitamin C deficiency. Therefore, increasing the amount of Vitamin C consumed can be done! However, depending on the circumstances, talk to a Sports Dietitian for proper dosage.
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If you are struggling with your nutrition and its affecting your performance in the sport you love. Book a initial consultation with me and we will work together to make a evidence based and individualized plan to improve your performance, recovery, health, and wellbeing!
