Antioxidants Cycling Performance Tips' primer on the antioxidants - what they present is true for all athletes! Calcium and Bones Swimming is great exercise, but does not do anything for strengthening bones, since it is not a weight bearing exercise. Here some facts about bone strength and ways to help yours, from the ADA.
The Dangers of Mega-dosing on Vitamins Phys.com explains some of the dangers in "Too Much of a Good Thing". Supplementation Credible sources of information for vitamin and mineral supplementation from the About.com Nutrition Guide. Vitamins & Minerals The West Virginia Dietetic Association presents a click-able list of vitamins and minerals - learn more about everything from Vitamin A to Zinc. Vitamins & Minerals - Do you need some more of them? The American Dietetic Association's quiz on nutrition, helps you make some different choices - if needed. Vitamin & Nutritional Supplements This Mayo Clinic article helps to sort out the fact from fiction. Vitamins & Supplements - The True Story Do they help? Mead Johnson gives their views. Vitamins for Swimmers? Cindy H. Carroll, M.S., R.D. examines the necessity (or waste) of vitamin supplementation, from SwimInfo.
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