Question about Dietary Supplements

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I've been increasing my swim workouts (currently up to 1hr 45min, 5 days a week). However with the increased time in the water I have found a corresponding difficulty in recovering after the work out. I've seen a couple comments posted in the past about various supplements that can help you recover faster, etc., but I can't locate the posts now. If you have some information on the subject I'd love to hear it. Thanks,
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  • Former Member
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    The argument that one needs to take a multvitimin even though a 'good balanced' diet is followed, also supports taking other dietary supplement. Who's to say that vitimins and minerals are the only thing missing in a 'good balanced' diet? I wouldn't, however, take supplements based on the recommendation of a sales clerk at a health food store, or even a dietitian or nutritionist. The former being motivated by the need to make sales, the latter being motivated to perpetuate the governmental standard of the food pyrmid, which is now coming under serious fire. I would consult a doctor trained in the field of intergrative, or wholistic, medicine first. They are few and far between in this country, but common in other countries where herbal remedies are offered along with prescription medicines. Lainey "There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamth of in you philosophy" Shakespear
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  • Former Member
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    The argument that one needs to take a multvitimin even though a 'good balanced' diet is followed, also supports taking other dietary supplement. Who's to say that vitimins and minerals are the only thing missing in a 'good balanced' diet? I wouldn't, however, take supplements based on the recommendation of a sales clerk at a health food store, or even a dietitian or nutritionist. The former being motivated by the need to make sales, the latter being motivated to perpetuate the governmental standard of the food pyrmid, which is now coming under serious fire. I would consult a doctor trained in the field of intergrative, or wholistic, medicine first. They are few and far between in this country, but common in other countries where herbal remedies are offered along with prescription medicines. Lainey "There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamth of in you philosophy" Shakespear
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