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Episode 108 - Should Runners Take Supplements
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Should Runners Over 35 Take Supplements?
Do runners actually need supplements, and do our needs change as we get older?
In this episode of the 12 Months to Marathon Podcast, I look at some of the most commonly discussed supplements for runners over 35, including the four I currently use myself: magnesium, zinc, omega-3 and turmeric.
We cover their potential benefits for recovery, muscle function, general health and training, while also looking at where the evidence is strong — and where some of the claims might be getting ahead of the science.
I also discuss vitamin D and…
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