Sports vitamins for men are significantly different from the usual vitamin complexes sold in pharmacies. These differences are in a specific set of ingredients, adapted for men who are actively involved in sports. When you work out harder, you use more energy and burn more calories. For the growth of an athlete’s muscles, a constant replenishment of the body with proteins is required. Therefore, the composition of sports vitamins often includes essential amino acids and coenzymes.

What does an athletic man need?
In the first place is a complete diet rich in proteins, “correct” carbohydrates, vitamins, antioxidants and trace elements. The daily diet of fruits and vegetables, unfortunately, is not able to cover all the need for them. Therefore, sports medicine recommends taking sports vitamins for both novice athletes and professionals. Professional sports in men require good vitamin support.

The range of sports vitamins for men is impressive. They differ in composition, quantitative content of ingredients and, of course, the manufacturer. Let’s note what basic sports vitamins a male athlete needs.

Pyridoxine B6 is involved in the synthesis and metabolism of proteins. A sufficient amount of it is necessary for the growth of muscle mass. It is a coenzyme of proteins involved in the transformation of amino acids. It is present in the synthesis of blood cells and is involved in maintaining a uniform supply of glucose into the cell. A lack of B6 can present with a range of symptoms, including muscle weakness.
Thiamine B1 takes part in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and in the transmission of nerve impulses.
B3 – nicotinic acid (niacin, PP). Most of the redox reactions proceed with its participation. Included in the coenzymes of amino acid and protein metabolism.
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is a powerful antioxidant necessary for the normal state of connective and bone tissue.
Vitamin A retinol is a fat-soluble antioxidant.
Vitamin E – tocopherol, an active immunomodulator and antioxidant. Participates in the synthesis of collagen protein, as well as contractile proteins of skeletal and smooth muscles.
Vitamin D2 – ergocalciferol, ensures the normal absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
L-carnitine B11 is a vitamin-like substance found in striated muscle and liver cells. Co-factor of metabolic processes.

Sports vitamins may contain amino acids, fat burners, hepatoprotectors, enzymes and trace elements. The diversity of their composition allows them to be used taking into account the individual needs of each athlete. For example, there are sports vitamins with additives of active biological substances intended for men, these are extracts of ginkgo biloba, ginseng, yohimbine (vegetable fat burner and aphrodisiac).

The role of amino acids and fat burners
The nutrition of male athletes should contain a sufficient amount of amino acids. They are the building blocks for protein in muscle tissue. Even an enhanced diet of athletes is not able to fill the entire need for protein, so protein and amino acid complexes are integral components of sports nutrition. In modern sports vitamins, components that actively dissolve body fat are often added.

Arginine – increases the release of growth hormone, accelerates anabolism. Improves muscle nutrition, reduces the amount of subcutaneous fat.
Glutamine is a common amino acid found in proteins. It plays the role of a detoxifier in the body – it cleanses the liver, participates in the synthesis of protein in muscle cells, and promotes muscle building.
Beta-alanine is an amino acid, a natural buffer that stops the formation of lactic acid.
Fat burners are a group of special drugs whose action is aimed at the destruction of body fat. They reduce body weight by utilizing fat, improve muscle definition and increase the productivity of strength training. They have the following main mechanisms of action:
Enhance metabolism.
Suppress appetite.
Reduce the digestibility of fats and carbohydrates.
Stop the production of adipose tissue cells.
Remove excess water from the body.
Recommended for men who are actively involved in sports.
Here are some natural fat burners. This is the well-known caffeine, guarana, L-carnitine and green tea extract.

Of the synthetic ones, it should be noted: Dimension Nutrition Cycle 4 Maxle, Musclearm Shred, MatrixrQuatro formula and the most popular – Lipo-6X from Nutrex, the winner in the nomination “Best Fat Burner 2005-2008”.

Attention! fat burners, containing ephedrine, especially in combination with aspirin and caffeine, are not legalized in Russia and European countries due to the frequency of side effects. But they are successfully produced by China and India.

Indications for the use of vitamins for male athletes:

Intense sports schedule, heavy loads.
Lack of vitamins and minerals in men involved in sports.
Violation of metabolic processes in the body of the trainee.
Sports vitamins are available in tablets and capsules

Main producers
The main manufacturers of sports nutrition:

Optimum Nutrition is a well-known American sports nutrition brand that produces original specialty products, including vitamins and protein bars. Products of the highest quality, excellent assortment, certified.
Magnum Nutraceuticals – produce popular sports vitamins: A-bomb, Big C, Serum
Dynamize Nutrition is a global sports nutrition brand. It is a sponsor of one and a half hundred sports teams and Olympic medalists. The impressive capacity of the company allows its products to be quite competitive.
Ultimate is a well-known sports nutrition brand created by American biochemist and former weightlifter Victor Rubino. Products are of high quality and original recipes. The most famous of these are the patented Sport Energizer energy drink and whey protein powder.
How to choose
The range of sports vitamins is quite impressive. Understanding it is sometimes very difficult. If you are a professional sportsman, then listen to the recommendations of your coach. And then classes will bring you more results and less problems. We list the most popular sports vitamins:
Multivitamin for men is the richest vitamin complex, consisting of twelve vitamins and eight minerals, 14 antioxidants and five amino acids. An excellent formula designed for professional athletes. Contains:
Turine – anti-stress effect, helps maintain a high concentration of testosterone in the body.
Methionine is an active detoxifier that cleanses the liver.
Glutamine – immunomodulatory action.
Arginine – improves muscle nutrition, rejuvenates the body.
Carnitine – takes part in biological synthesis muscle tissue proteins.
Opti Men is a manufacturer of Optiumum Nutrition (America). The record number of components included in four complexes is 75!!! Complexes:
Amino – consists of eight amino acids, recommended for men who are actively involved in sports.
Viri is a sports nutrition supplement that contains 20 natural concentrated antioxidants.
Phyto – exotic herbs and algae, which are part of the supplement for athletes, are aimed at strengthening men’s health.
Enzy – contains four enzymes to improve digestion.

Vitamins for athletes are becoming indispensable as a supplement to the nutrition of men who are actively involved in sports. A range of supplements for athletes will make training sessions for men more productive.