A study by Hendrik Seidl and colleagues at Immundiagnostik AG investigated the effectiveness of vitamin B supplementation on fatigue symptoms in professional athletes. The study, which was presented at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, found that vitamin B supplementation was associated with a significant improvement in fatigue symptoms, including performance fatigue, sleep quality, muscle damage, and impaired immune function.
Hendrik Seidl, Head of HPLC and Micronutrients at Immundiagnostik AG, discusses his poster at the 2023 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
The study included 29 professional athletes who were experiencing fatigue symptoms. The athletes’ vitamin B levels were tested prior to the start of the study and after three months of daily vitamin B complex supplementation. After the three-month supplementation period, bioavailable vitamin B levels were significantly higher, and fatigue symptoms were significantly lower in the athletes.
The researchers used the ID-Vit® test system to measure the levels of bioavailable B vitamins in the athletes’ blood. Bioavailable B vitamins are those that are easily absorbed and utilized by the body. The ID-Vit® test system is a microbiological method that quantifies all bioavailable B vitamins, as compared to other techniques, such as HPLC or LC-MS/MS, where only one analyte is quantified.
The results of the study demonstrate the effectiveness of vitamin B supplementation on fatigue. The findings suggest that low levels of bioavailable B vitamins are associated with fatigue symptoms in professional athletes. The study also found that vitamin B supplementation can improve fatigue symptoms and could be an effective tool for therapy monitoring.
The study’s findings have important implications for the prevention and treatment of fatigue in professional athletes. The results suggest that athletes who are experiencing fatigue symptoms should be tested for bioavailable B vitamins. If levels are low, it is possible that vitamin B supplementation may be an effective way to improve fatigue symptoms and enhance athletic performance.
The findings are also relevant to the general population. Fatigue is a common problem that can affect people of all ages. The results of this study suggest that vitamin B supplementation may help improve fatigue symptoms in the general population.
If you are experiencing fatigue, talk to your doctor about whether vitamin B supplementation may be right for you.
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