Trec Nutrition Vitamin B Complex
Do you sometimes feel exhausted during training? Exercises that you used to do with ease now seem difficult and overwhelming? Remember that even the lightest physical efforts lead to an increase in energy demand. We all know that this process requires mainly carbohydrates and fats, but not everyone realizes that the lack of certain trace elements can have a serious negative impact on the absorption of food and the use of its components for energy. TREC NUTRITION experts have created a vitamin complex for athletes and physically active people, which provides a precise combination of the most important B vitamins and metabolic activators. VITAMIN B COMPLEX includes components to increase energy production and improve the body's adaptive capacity, while supporting the proper functioning of the nervous and immune systems.
Vitamin needs in sports
Diet is crucial for the proper functioning of the human body and the complete regeneration of the body. The metabolic rate increases dramatically with increasing training intensity. Our bodies require additional energy, as well as some extremely important regulatory substances that control all metabolic changes. The most important are vitamins, most of which cannot be synthesized by the body. They usually act as cofactors - molecules that help the action of enzymes. When there is a deficiency of key vitamins, enzymatic reactions are severely limited or cannot proceed completely. This has a negative effect and leads to impaired metabolic function and a weakened biochemical balance of the entire body.
B vitamins
Vitamins responsible for the basic processes that produce energy are of particular importance to athletes and physically active people. The B complex of vitamins includes several metabolic co-factors that work together to control and improve the production of energy from carbohydrates and fats, as well as the use of protein from the diet. Their correct levels are essential for the normal functioning of the entire body. The need of athletes for these compounds often significantly exceeds the recommended daily allowance (RDA) set for the general population. As a result, people who train intensely are often unaware that they are at risk of dangerous deficiencies. Increasing energy production requires the supply of macronutrients in the correct proportions, as well as B vitamins.
Characteristics and functions of B vitamins
These include thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (nicotinic acid), pantothenic acid, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) and biotin. They are an integral part of three metabolic co-factors: choline, inositol and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). All of these substances play precisely defined roles in the body. They often act synergistically at different stages of the same metabolic pathways. In most cases, they are found together in the same foods, which is why they are known collectively as the B vitamin complex. Since their use is related to each other, a deficiency in one vitamin usually results in a decrease in the levels of the others.
Vit. B1 (thiamine) facilitates the production of energy from carbohydrates and improves the processes of regulating muscle and nerve tension, which has a positive effect on recovery. Together with vit. B6 and vit. B12, thiamine is involved in the secretion of serotonin in the brain - a neurotransmitter associated with a feeling of satisfaction. Its deficiency can lead to unpleasant symptoms such as muscle weakness, digestive problems (nausea, weight loss and appetite), nervous system disorders (depression, anxiety, fatigue, general weakness) and circulatory problems (arrhythmia). The body uses about 0.5 mg of thiamine for every 1000 kcal (e.g. 250 g of carbohydrates).
Vit. B2 (riboflavin) is extremely important, as it plays a role in the processing of three essential macronutrients. As in the case of thiamine, the body's requirements for riboflavin increase with increasing intensity of training and the amount of energy from food (about 0.6 mg of riboflavin per 1000 kcal). Riboflavin supports the biosynthesis of amino acids and proteins. As it is a component of flavoproteins, it plays a role in the energy-producing processes of the electron transport chain. Unfortunately, the body loses large amounts of riboflavin through sweat. Its deficiency can lead to dizziness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and breathing, insomnia and muscle weakness.
Vit. B3 (niacin) facilitates the body's ability to generate energy aerobically. To fully absorb nutrients, the body needs 16 mg of niacin for a 2000 kcal diet. The most common result of its deficiency is a slowdown in metabolic functions. Other symptoms, similar to those caused by the deficiency of other B vitamins, are fatigue or agitation, apathy, anxiety and difficulty concentrating. It also has a curious effect in terms of reducing the body's tolerance to low temperatures.
Vit. B5 (pantothenic acid) plays a role in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Intense strength training significantly increases the body's demand for this substance. It helps the immune system fight pathogens. Its deficiency disrupts the important process of converting glycogen to glucose, which provides the energy needed during exercise.
Vit. B6 (pyridoxine) supports the synthesis of some amino acids and consequently increases protein metabolism. It also regulates the nervous system and is essential for maintaining brain function. Athletes consuming a protein-rich diet must maintain sufficiently high levels of pyridoxine. Like Vit. B5, its deficiency has a negative effect on the process of energy production from glycogen.
Folic acid, along with vitamin B12, supports the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. It is essential for the synthesis and protection of DNA and the metabolism of amino acids, which is why its sufficient levels are especially important for the body to maintain anabolic processes responsible for the formation of new proteins.
Vit. B12 (cyanocobalamin) is responsible for the processes of protein and nucleic acid synthesis. It also plays a role in the metabolism of fats and sugars. Its deficiency affects an amazing range of processes. Its lack in the diet has a negative effect on the entire body and causes weakness, decreased vitality, dizziness, loss of weight and muscle mass, decreased appetite and irritability.
Biotin is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Effective lipid metabolism is impossible without it. Biotin is a component of many enzyme systems and is essential for maintaining metabolic balance. Physical training increases the body's demand for this important vitamin, and it is used to neutralize lactic acid generated in the muscles during exercise. Therefore, the harder we train, the more our body needs biotin to recover.
Choline and inositol are two lipotropic substances used by the body to manage fat and cholesterol levels. They prevent excessive fat accumulation in the liver and other organs. Choline improves lipid metabolism, and inositol is used in the synthesis of phospholipids. They break down fat droplets into smaller particles to facilitate their storage, and also improve the transport of other nutrients across cell membranes. Choline is a natural precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is a natural, water-soluble cofactor of B vitamins. It is an essential substance that improves protein metabolism and folic acid biosynthesis. It has powerful antioxidant properties and helps the skin form a protective barrier against the harmful rays of sunlight. PABA improves protein utilization, which makes it indispensable in sports diets for building strength and muscle mass.
Who is this formula intended for?
VITAMIN B COMPLEX is a professional vitamin formula specially designed for hard-working athletes to meet the increased demand for important B vitamins. The supplement provides you with ingredients responsible for the efficient metabolism of essential macronutrients. VITAMIN B COMPLEX contains high doses of vitamins and metabolic cofactors that accelerate metabolism and improve the absorption of dietary fats and proteins. This helps people who are at risk of B vitamin deficiency, regardless of the cause. It is recommended as a dietary supplement for anyone who is often tired, exposed to stress or uses stimulants such as coffee, alcohol and cigarettes.
