Episode 94 - Do I need a multivitamin?

Multivitamins. About half of endurance athletes use them. There’s often an assumption that if you’re doing a lot of training, then you need a multivitamin. Or at least you should take one just in case.

But is that actually true? Do runners, cyclists and triathletes actually need a multivitamin? And if so, how do you choose? And what should you look for?

 

AIS Sports Supplement Framework: https://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/supplements

 

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