B-Vitamin Deficiencies May Reduce Athletic Performance

Vitamins are essential for the body to function properly, but study results published in The International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism indicate a link between the B-vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, B-12 and folate) and performance in high-level athletes.

Researchers at Oregon State University found that athletes who lack B-vitamins have reduced high-intensity exercise performance and are less able to repair damaged muscles or build muscle mass than their peers who eat a diet rich with B-vitamins.