🏃‍♂️ Pro Tip for Endurance Runners: Don’t Let B Vitamins Slip Through the Cracks

If you're logging serious miles, your body’s demand for B vitamins—especially B12 and the full B-complex—goes into overdrive.

Here's why:

• Vitamin B12 supports red blood cell production and neurological function, both critical for oxygen delivery and neuromuscular coordination during long runs. Even marginal deficiencies can lead to fatigue, sluggish recovery, and decreased VO₂ max.

• B-Complex (B1–B9) fuels your mitochondrial machinery. These vitamins act as coenzymes in energy metabolism, helping convert carbs, fats, and proteins into usable fuel. The higher your mileage, the more B-complex you burn through.

Subcutaneous (sub-Q) vitamin injections offer a compelling advantage over traditional IV drips for athletes seeking long-term nutrient optimization. Unlike IV drips that deliver nutrients rapidly into the bloodstream—often leading to transient spikes and urinary excretion—sub-Q injections release vitamins more gradually, mimicking the body’s natural absorption rhythm. This steady uptake supports sustained blood levels, enhances cellular utilization, and reduces the likelihood of overwhelming metabolic pathways. Plus, sub-Q injections can be self-administered with minimal training, making them a more practical and cost-effective option for ongoing performance support. For athletes looking to build consistency and autonomy in their health protocols, sub-Q wins for bioavailability and convenience.

🥣 Endurance Hack: Pair a methylated B-complex (especially if you're MTHFR-sensitive) with iron-rich foods or heme iron supplements to supercharge red blood cell formation.

🧠 Bonus: Chronic training stress can deplete B levels faster—especially in plant-based athletes or those with gut absorption issues. So testing B12 levels periodically isn’t just smart... it’s performance insurance.

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