Episode 108 - Should Runners Take Supplements

Send us Fan MailShould 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 creatine, why they may be worth considering as we get older, and why blindly copying somebody else's supplement routine probably isn't the answer.Most importantly, supplements are exactly that: supplements.They can't replace good nutrition, adequate protein and carbohydrate, sensible training, strength work, recovery, and sleep.Before asking “What supplements should I take?”, there might be a better question:“What am I actually trying to improve?”🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Support the show