When it comes to meeting your vitamin and mineral needs, don't go by
the RDA's (recommended daily allowance) that's set forth by the
government. They are antiquated and too low.
In fact, the RDA's are being revised based on recent research showing
that daily dietary needs for vitamins are higher than originally
anticipated.
Keep in mind that the RDA's that are on food labels were
established back in 1941 to try and prevent World War II soldiers from
getting sick and dieing from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. They were
not set for optimal levels of health and athletic performance.
Just because you consume enough vitamins and minerals to stay alive,
doesn't mean that you are consuming optimal levels to maximize your
strength, health, and athletic performance.
Even a minor micro-nutrient
deficiency could short change the entire muscle building process and
bring your gains in the gym to a screeching halt...
Even if you are eating a high calorie / high protein diet!
Thanks to the modern invention of processed food, we now live in a
society where it is possible to overeat to the extent that one becomes
obese; yet can still be malnourished on the cellular level from a lack
of essential nutrients.
Most processed foods today are stripped of their healthy vitamins and
minerals and then loaded with preservatives, so they are nothing more
than empty toxic calories.
For guys who are in the gym working out on a regular basis, you are placing even more demand and stress on your body, and you
need more micro-nutrients than the average Joe.
So that's why I recommend
that you pay particular attention to your diet to ensure that you are
consuming adequate vitamins and minerals to meet your body's needs.
Recommended Vitamin and Mineral Intake for Athletes.
This guide is over 30 pages long with complete listings for all the micro-nutrients that bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts need for optimal health and athletic performance.
It also lists the Exact Foods that you should eat in order to get these vitamins and minerals naturally from your diet.
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