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Top Vitamins For Muscle Building

By Madhu Babu

For men, muscles matter a lot. In general muscles are one of the most vital and important parts of your body. Your muscles do countless things for you, right from picking a pen, typing on your computer, running, walking etc require muscles. They keep your cardiovascular system in good shape. If you don't use your muscles sufficiently in running or other strenuous activities, your heart does not get the stimuli it needs to keep strong and healthy.

If you exercise sufficiently, you will set up a natural balance against overweight. Your muscles are only as good as you make them. When you do not use the muscles of your body properly, they suffer. You need to take sufficient protein and vitamins to build and maintain muscles. Along with balanced healthy diet, you need to be physically active and fit with regular exercise. Any neglect on physical fitness affects muscles directly and result in sagging and weak body.

When it comes to diet, vitamins and proteins are highly essential in building muscles. Vitamins such as Vitamin B1, B2, C B3 etc. are essential. Your body needs to break down protein to build muscles and needs vitamins to aid in muscle building. Most of these vitamins are present in fruits, vegetables and meat. Hence it is important to balance your diet that is rich in all of these vitamins that help in building muscles.

Important vitamins essential for muscle building in your body.

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 serves a very important purpose in building muscles. The primary purpose of Vitamin B1 is to help your body make use of the carbohydrates you take in on a daily basis, utilizing the nutrient for energy. sunflower seeds are rich in Vitamin B1.

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B2 is another important vitamin, also known as riboflavin, which helps the body break down and process the three macronutrients protein, crabs, and fats that are essential in building muscles. Milk is a rich source of riboflavin.

Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3

Niacin is a third B vitamin and also plays a key role in energy production and maintaining the nervous system. In addition to this, is also promotes a healthy digestive system. Chicken breast meat is a really good source if niacin.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for maintaining proper connective tissues throughout the cartilage and tendons in the body. It is rich in antioxidant properties that will also help to keep your immune system safe. Strawberries, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, red bell peppers, and papaya are rich source of Vitamin C.

Biotin

Biotin

Biotin allows your body to maximize the use of the other nutrients it receives and will help to maintain your red blood supply. Since your body relies on red blood cells to transport oxygen throughout the body, it will be especially vital for those who are participating in regular physical activity.

Folic Acid

Folic Acid

Folic Acid helps with the reproduction of new cells in the body and prevents anaemia. One cup of lentils proves to be a very good source of folic acid providing almost 90% of your daily needs.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, has the primary function of ensuring healthy vision and helps keep the immune system going strong since its key for the mucous membrane development. Carrots, spinach, sweet potato, winter squash, and turnips are rich source of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is often referred to as the 'sunshine vitamin' since our bodies can manufacture this themselves when enough direct sunlight is given. Vitamin D is primarily found in milk that's been fortified, as well as salmon, shrimp, and whole eggs.

Story first published: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 19:46 [IST]
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