Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B1 is essential for the production of energy in the body by enabling the breakdown of glucose into water and carbon dioxide. SOURCE:Vitamin B1, also known as Thiamine, is a water soluble vitamin of...
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B2 is essential for the production of ATP --- the energy molecule of running. SOURCE:Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin, is a water soluble vitamin of the B-complex. Foods such as eggs and grains are...
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B3 or Niacin benefits runners through the creation of ATP, which is the energy molecule in the body. VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN) SOURCE: Protein based foods such as Chicken, Cheese, and Milk are good sources of Vitamin...
Vitamin B4 (Choline)
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B4 --- more accurately called Choline --- creates the critical neurotransmitter Acetylcholine, which is essential for muscle movement. CHOLINE SOURCE: Many foods contain choline. The main dietary sources of choline in the United States...
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B5 is essential for the production of energy by enabling the breakdown of glucose into water and carbon dioxide. SOURCE:Vitamin B5, also known as Pantothenic acid, is a water soluble vitamin of the...
Vitamin B6
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B6 allows the body to access Glycogen reserves --- an important source of energy in distance running. SOURCE:Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin of the B-complex. Vitamin B6 is found in a wide variety of...
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B7 (Biotin) helps remove of lactic acid produced while running. SOURCE:Vitamin B7, also known as Biotin, is a water soluble vitamin of the B-complex. Many food sources contain some biotin. Foods that contain the most...
Vitamin B8 (Inositol)
Posted by George Parker onVitamin B8 supports energy production by breaking down fat to energy. SOURCE:Vitamin B8 ("Inositol") is a vitamin-like compound that the body can synthesize from glucose. As such, inositol is no longer an officially categorized as a...