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Since becoming vegetarian I have tried to make extra effort to ensure that I get the right balance of vitamins and minerals in my body. Unfortunately, when I became vegan I failed to do so; I am sad to say I think it contributed to my injury. Don’t get me wrong, being vegan does not make you at higher risk if you make sure you get all the right nutrients but for me it didn’t work so have gone back to being a vegetarian. I thought I would write a post about the supplements I take as a vegetarian and whilst being injured. Supplements are not cheap so you can’t take them for everything but ensuring you get the balance is essential. Vegans and vegetarians are often deficient in Vitamin B12, calcium, zinc and iron. Lack of B12 and iron can lead to anemia. Lack of calcium can result in osteoporosis and therefore increased risk of fractures and breaks; especially as runners where we pound pavements and the track all the time, putting extra stress on the body. These are the supplements I take most mornings (yes sometimes I forget):
I understand that not everyone is interested in this sort of thing but I would love to hear from you and how/ if you supplement your diet as an athlete/vegetarian/vegan. Immie <3
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