The role of vitamins and minerals in exercise

Article written by Dr, Dr. Phan Nguyen Thanh Binh, Department of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

We all know that proper nutrition and an active lifestyle play an important role in physical development and health promotion. To keep the body healthy, and full of energy, most of us often think of a diet that provides a full range of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fat). It is not known that vitamins and minerals have a strong impact on exercise capacity thanks to many important functions such as regulation of energy metabolism; strengthen immunity; reduce stress, anti-oxidant, support cardiovascular function, blood circulation,... The deficiency of some vitamins and minerals directly affects the decline in mobility and flexibility of the body when physical activity, sports practice and labor; As well as the need for vitamins and minerals also increase with the level of physical activity.

A diet with enough energy needs and a variety of foods, lots of green vegetables and fruits can meet most of the necessary vitamins and minerals. However, some types that are often lacking in the diet are vitamins B6, B9, B12, E, calcium, iron and zinc, which in the long term have the risk of affecting the overall development of children and labor productivity of children. adult.
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the early stages are often silent and difficult to recognize, but will accumulate gradually with many serious consequences on health, if we lack adequate attention to them in the diet. daily.

To proactively protect your health, you should have regular general health checks, do not arbitrarily add groups of substances, to avoid causing excess and damage to the body. Periodic health check-ups help detect diseases early, thereby planning treatment for optimal results. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has general health checkup packages suitable for each age, gender and individual needs of customers with a reasonable price policy, including:
Health checkup package general Vip Standard general health checkup package Patient's examination results will be returned to your home. After receiving the results of the general health examination, if you detect diseases that require intensive examination and treatment, you can use services from other specialties at the Hospital with quality treatment and services. outstanding customer service.