Thank you for this video! My doctor prescribed B12 after I experienced extreme fatigue (blood test showed a dramatic deficiency). After a few weeks I noticed a significant improvement. I was retested a month later and my levels were within normal range. As a vegetarian, supplements are an important part of my whole health.
Vitamin C is also responsible for the success in the cocktail given to the people who have recovered from covid-19, they found the cocktail of drugs wouldn’t work until the patient received a massive dose of vitamin C, if I recall it was 5000 mg daily does added to the cocktail. It was the only common factor to all the recovery patients
Super interesting, thanks! Magnesium can be absorbed easily through the skin, I use a magnesium spray and massage it into my legs after an intense session and I really feel it has an amazing effect on my recovery time.
@@bethsmith1003 The brand called 'Better You' do various sprays. They have discontinued the 'sport' version which I used to use, but I made my own with by mixing the flakes (same brand) with boiling water and grapeseed oil. Literally a fraction of the cost as well
Thanks Nick! Definitely aware of creatine and associated benefits, but my understanding (I could be wrong!) is that the benefits are limited to sprinting and power events. As we focus more on endurance running we didn't include it, but probably should have for completeness! Andy
Cool tips, thank you ! 😊 And yes healthy diet is always best. Be extra careful with vitamins A,D,E and K, you can actually overdose on these causing bad effects on the body. There’s also an interesting Amazon/ Netflix show about vitamins called “Vitamania” (if you can get past the singing parts, lol)
What about beetroot? That's supposed to help although I understand that if you eat too much your urine changes colour. Haven't yet had the nerve to try, although I can easily eat two of them in one go!
The one supplement ppl usually refuse to see as beneficial is salt. A strategy you might employ is filter your water. Remove the calcium carbonate commonly found in tap water. The use of plain water will ensure that immunity is optimized. It can take min. 4-6 weeks before all of the blood cells are replaced, so once filtering has begun consider doing it indefinitely.
Yes. Provide yourself with fresh water at all times, and add sodium to protein food intake. You can also have baking soda in a glass of water at least an hour after breakfast.
There's lots of research backing creatine use for sprinting and other short or power based exercise, but less research regarding endurance athletes. From my (limited) understanding, creatine has been associated with performance improvement in intense interval exercise, but has also been associated with a degree of weight gain. Thanks, Andy
Unless you’re actually deficient in any of these you’ll be most likely to end up with expensive urine. Please check whether you’re actually deficient in any of these before you start taking supplements - it’ll save you a lot of money over the long run if u don’t actually need them!
Per Gandry, lectins bond to our joints. As a result, we have pain. Dietary glucosamin directly does not help the joints. Instead, it bonds with lectins in our gut, thus, decrease joint pain. As my understanding, avoiding lectins or/and taking glucosamin will lead to the same result, in term of joint pain.
Great video as usual 👍 I use two supplements, vitamin D as I heard a senior doctor on the radio mention we should take one a day for the rest of our lives, as it boosts our immune system. I Also take Turmeric which apparently is a super spice, one of its many benefits is its anti inflammatory measures. Keep up the good work guys 👌
If you live farther north than Birmingham you can't get enough vitamin D from sunlight in the winter. As you get older you make less as well. It's very common. Vitamin D affects your immunity, mood as well as bone strength. It takes a combination of your liver, kidneys and skin to make it too, which for me is strong evidence we were created, not evolved.
@@runningchannel we used to have it in the vending machine at work for 50p a bar. I would eat several bars a week! Vending machine is now empty, since no-one is going in (or rather, rarely going in).
I get vitamins and minerals from my diet but i take a few extra amino acids pre run like NAC, ALCAR , DLPA, CDP Choline and MYO Inositol. They sound a bit strange but they're naturally found in some food like vitamins are and we can benefit from them when exercising regularly. Inositol for example is a simple sugar and was previously known as vitamin b8 so nothing too scary.
My thanks to the Running Channel. I just did my first marathon! Well, it was yesterday afternoon and evening, but I have been soaking and relaxing and wondering what to do about stairs. I did it in very quiet roads and an empty car park with 186 spaces, don't worry. Thank you for the information and inspiration! :o)
Haha I'm not sure, I'm a fan of gummy bears too, but not sure of their medicinal benefits! I'd have to defer to the medical experts re collagen I'm afraid! Andy
Amorphous silica as found in D.E. or diatomaceous earth is a very important supplement for joints as well as bone hair and teeth. I'm 50 and wouldn't be running without it! I've had chronic fatigue and joint pain; DE turned things around for me.
Great video. I use nitric oxide, bcaa and caffeine before any exercise and protein, spirulina, ginger and creatine post exercise. I am an older runner(65) and find supplementation a necessity. Plus thanks for tip about probiotics.
Just wanna throw out there the importance of a balanced diet, good hydration, proper rest & sleep because they're fundamental. Supplements-wise, creatine & beta alanine work for me.
Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother is really good, 1 tablespoon in water and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice first thing in the morning before your eat will give you the jolt you need.
I love your videos, and this is a good subject. Just a suggestion: go over each supplement, the natural foods in which you get them, in much more detail. Perhaps a video for two or three rather than so many. Thanks!
Almost no supplements, if any ,are needed unless you have any deficiencies. Eat varied foods and eat your vegetables! High doses of vitamin C (1000mg = 1g) has also been correlated with decreased training results (NIH, small study of 54 fit people + animal studies). Also what you take is not necessarily what you get. Fx. Vitamin D should be taken with calcium as it can help increase uptake, iron with vitamin c etc. So even if you need it, there are some caveats.
- at the beginning it sounded more like a 'supplements against common cold' video - appreciated the omega explanation - caffeine loading on race day will do wonders (even more if you take the previous day off) - beta-alanine(2g), did close to nothing for my 5k runs - weren't nitrates harmful preservatives? - I would wait sometime after the workout to start eating (e.g. time to get a shower and go home), the so called "anabolic window" lasts a few hours (seen from few other research-citing bb videos on RUclips) - you forgot creatine
So I'm a bigger guy who enjoys ulttas. Bout 6-1, 230 lbs. I got cardio for days but have a hard time with inflammation of the knees. Anyone know anything about turmeric? Just curious. Thanks.
I am an admin worker in an orthopaedic specialist practice ( which specializes in knee injury treatment/surgery). If you know you are not absorbing enough Omega 3's via your diet, and you are in your mid 30's... maybe start taking the supplement. Especially if you run. Rather protect those joint surfaces than getting advised to quit running later on. When running you put about 4x your body weight in force across the knee joints. Once there is damage in there... accompanied with further running... it progresses fast. Take care of your joints early on if you are serious about running.
Tart Cherry Juice made from tart cherry has the bitter taste due to the certain antioxidants which produce the anti-inflammatory effects. It's also known that tart cherry juice is capable of reducing the inflammation and pains that are associated with chronic arthritis inflammation and exercise
Still not convinced that caffeine is that good - I avoid caffeine after 2pm. I found Anna's stained favourite mug too funny (caustic soda to fix?). Helen and I use vitabiotics, a result of a freebie in the GNR goody bag. I order them direct as well, cheaper than the shops. Missing the four of you, looking forward to this all being over. Four very different people all with a passion for people. Oh, and running! 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♂️
Caffeine affects everyone in different ways! Good call to stir clear after a certain time if you are noticing any negative side effects! And thanks for the tip will try it with the mug! Thank you John, we look forward to being back together when this is all over! ♥️
@@runningchannel be careful with the caustic soda it will burn you if you get it on your skin. I'd put a small amount at the bottom of the mug and fill the rest of it with water.
I'm on a plant based diet so take B12 supplements throughout the year and VitD in winter. Also flax seeds and chia seeds in my cereal each morning. Something I'm struggling with I think is electrolytes. After a long or strenuous run I can get headaches, so am probably dehydrated. I've gone for natural option at the moment like coconut water, but wonder if I should get a powder in. Any recommendations?
As we mention in the video, we aren't medical professionals! For more personal advice we would recommend going to a doctor, it will benefit you a lot more!
Hi you all, love your video, it's ace. Mint, smashing to you all, I take 2 puffs of my (Blue) inhaler before I go for a run which makes me breath better when I either do a run/or a race. And you Anna awesome, team Anna.
Hi Running Channel I wanted to also say/state this to you, I had difficult in breathing and stitches when i run, It was my doctors (a while ago) who suggested it to me, to use my (blue) inhaler 2 puffs of it before I go for a run, which has helped out massive, massive in many ways, (helping out) with my running, breathing and for years since using this inhaler before running, I haven't had any stitches. If anyone has/with a inhaler has breathing difficulties and/or stitches while running my advice is to use it, (inhaler) to help out with running.
Have you done a video on bruised toes and nails? The bug bear of my running life! Tried all sorts of running shoes and still happens. Appreciate if it advice can be given.
Dave, have you tried relacing your shoes? If you bring one lace from the inside toe straight to the furthest opposite side near your ankle and then use the remainder of the lace to do the entire zig zag it lifts the shoe from tour big toe. If i havent explained it well ask Mr Google!
Thank you for this informative video. I appreciate the time it took for you to research everything. However, I always thought "Vitamin C" meant chocolate!?!
Great video as always. I take a multi-vitamin to for many of the supplements you listed. Aside from that, the only other supplement I swear by is ginger. During runs 13 miles or more, ginger helps to soothe my stomach and prevent that nauseated feeling.
Yes, a probably good idea to eat but I don't get necessarily proteins foods, it can be a banana or anything healthy snack like that, or if you are like me, drink lots (within sense!) of water and then eat cake!
You still need to eat healthily after you've been for an easy run, so anything from a balanced diet would work! You can still have protein too, but the reason we mentioned longer/more intense runs was that after those it's particularly important to get enough protein to aid with recovery.
Great video, thank you Andy and Anna! Can you make a video on the ultimate (few) runners meal or meals in a day? And when do we find out about team anna and team rick!
Thank you Anna and Andy! Very informative as always! 😊🙏 I think as runners,we should take supplements especially these days,because we might not get all the nutrients we need as sometimes it's not possible to find the usual food we eat,as matter of the current situation..Vitamin C and Vitamin D is really helpful indeed,along with other supplements mentioned...I'm a pescetarian,so I'm just thinking maybe I must include protein shake as well..
@@runningchannel l take the iron in tablet form. The vitamin c is either blood oranges or Aldi do an vit C supplement with zinc . It really does make a difference , you're stamina increases and breathing is much more relaxed and you enjoy you're running so much more! Side effects you're pooh goes dark and don't take it all the time about 2 months then I stop for a few months.
Personally I Prefer Natural suplement. Bee pollen will strengthen your performance and resistance.Dried nettle will raise oxygen Levels.Please remember abaut witamin B12. Thank you for The interesting program.
I take L Carnitine for energy, caffeine and B vitamins. It does helps me. I tried BCAA , creatine and others but there are too expensive and doesn't show any difference
Guys I enjoy many of your videos, but respectfully, I think you're going outside your realm of competence here (l'm a health professional) . I know you add your disclaimer at the start, but people are likely to still take excess or poorly recommended supplements from this type of content. This behaviour can end up masking pre - existing or developing medical conditions that need to be checked over. I've seen this happen, and it's a considerable problem for some people - runners or not. I am no vegetarian or vegan, but some of your advice also sounds flippant, disregarding and disrespectful to these groups as well in what you suggest. This is especially given advice say from The Lancet's EAT committee (prominent medical journal) recently for reducing animal product consumption by the public - not increasing it. You offer no proof you have consulted with the Vegetarian or Vegan Societies at all for this video. One scientific paper also does not constitute a recommendation, as health professionals know as well. Sound recommendations come from reputable committees, that study scientific consensus over time, and recommend accordingly. Showing just some hand picked papers, however recent, is not evidence of knowing the limitations of one paper's approach, nor possible conflicts of interests. Lastly, not to mention that a number of supplements can have side effects (not mentioned at all really in your video) and people spending their money on supplements when they don't really have this to spend, rather than on other cheaper sources (aka like healthy foods, and increased sunlight time in certain seasons of the year). Again, I wish all the best at the Running Channel - I think this was done with good intentions, but I think you need to revise your approach in future.
Hi John (appreciate likely a screen name!), I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a considered comment, and for watching the video. As you suggest, this video was very much made with the best intentions but your cautionary points are duly noted. To address a few points, we do indeed offer a clear disclaimer that we're not medical experts and that people should consult a medical professional if they think they need to or would like to start taking any particular supplement. I absolutely agree that no one should take supplements they don't need, or haven't taken expert advice about. In particular, as you mention, various supplements do have side effect risks, which is why that professional advice is so important before taking any. We were aiming to summarise the various supplements, their purported benefits, and what some of the literature says about them. Regarding the scientific papers referenced, we included links to those we thought were most relevant, but did review multiple additional papers and literature reviews or meta-analyses as well as discussing elements with sports doctors directly. You're absolutely right regarding methodology, limitations etc and we did our best to acknowledge conflicting scientific opinions from what we had read. We definitely didn't intend to be flippant or disrespectful to vegan or vegetarians, so apologies if that's how it came across. We try to make topics as interesting as possible, and generally take a light-hearted approach, although I know that the issues you raise are serious. Thanks again for your comment, and for laying out your concerns so reasonably. Wishing you all the best, and happy running!
We're clearly state in the video we are not medical professionals! Check out the sources we refer to if you have any queries with the information we've given!
No need for name calling please. That’s not what we do on The Running Channel. Mike Kennedy, we do say that it’s best to get vitamins from real foods at least twice in the video (Anna)
The Running Channel - that’s the problem right there. We all just want to take a pill to solve things. Unfortunately when you isolate and refine, it’s not the same as when you get things naturally. But I do love this channel. Keep up the good work.
@@runningchannel I counted about half a dozen references to how it was better to get the necessary intakes through diet rather than via supplement. It seemed like a well balanced video to me 👍
That turkey 🦃 was saying “Hey I’m not a great source of nutrients.”😂
That turkey really wanted to be in the video!
Yay for running science!!!!!!!!👍😃
Woo!
Thank you for this video! My doctor prescribed B12 after I experienced extreme fatigue (blood test showed a dramatic deficiency). After a few weeks I noticed a significant improvement. I was retested a month later and my levels were within normal range. As a vegetarian, supplements are an important part of my whole health.
Thanks for sharing! Glad they have helped you and that you found this video useful!
I think it’s been said everyone Is deficient in B12 and vitamin D! I take them
Great video and some useful information. Also glad the turkeys featured! 🙌
Glad you enjoyed it! We love that turkey!
Brilliant advice, thank you once again..
Thanks for watching!
Vitamin C is also responsible for the success in the cocktail given to the people who have recovered from covid-19, they found the cocktail of drugs wouldn’t work until the patient received a massive dose of vitamin C, if I recall it was 5000 mg daily does added to the cocktail. It was the only common factor to all the recovery patients
Interesting! Will have to look into this!
Super interesting, thanks! Magnesium can be absorbed easily through the skin, I use a magnesium spray and massage it into my legs after an intense session and I really feel it has an amazing effect on my recovery time.
Toby Poin what kind and where do you purchase? I would love to do an Epsom salt soak but no tub.
Thanks for sharing your tips and for watching!
@@bethsmith1003 The brand called 'Better You' do various sprays. They have discontinued the 'sport' version which I used to use, but I made my own with by mixing the flakes (same brand) with boiling water and grapeseed oil. Literally a fraction of the cost as well
Creatine? Widely accepted as the most effective legal and safe performance booster...
Thanks Nick! Definitely aware of creatine and associated benefits, but my understanding (I could be wrong!) is that the benefits are limited to sprinting and power events. As we focus more on endurance running we didn't include it, but probably should have for completeness! Andy
Cool tips, thank you ! 😊 And yes healthy diet is always best. Be extra careful with vitamins A,D,E and K, you can actually overdose on these causing bad effects on the body. There’s also an interesting Amazon/ Netflix show about vitamins called “Vitamania” (if you can get past the singing parts, lol)
Ohh thanks for the suggestion! Will check it out!
What about beetroot? That's supposed to help although I understand that if you eat too much your urine changes colour. Haven't yet had the nerve to try, although I can easily eat two of them in one go!
Beetroot is an amazing super food!
The one supplement ppl usually refuse to see as beneficial is salt. A strategy you might employ is filter your water. Remove the calcium carbonate commonly found in tap water. The use of plain water will ensure that immunity is optimized. It can take min. 4-6 weeks before all of the blood cells are replaced, so once filtering has begun consider doing it indefinitely.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing, will look into this!
So you suggest eating salt and drinking filtered water?
Yes. Provide yourself with fresh water at all times, and add sodium to protein food intake. You can also have baking soda in a glass of water at least an hour after breakfast.
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What about creatine monohydrate for runners?
There's lots of research backing creatine use for sprinting and other short or power based exercise, but less research regarding endurance athletes. From my (limited) understanding, creatine has been associated with performance improvement in intense interval exercise, but has also been associated with a degree of weight gain. Thanks, Andy
Unless you’re actually deficient in any of these you’ll be most likely to end up with expensive urine. Please check whether you’re actually deficient in any of these before you start taking supplements - it’ll save you a lot of money over the long run if u don’t actually need them!
This is the real science.
Bro if u r not running extensively u don't need supplements.
@@tushar1198 I agree
This is why we mention to look to add these into your diet through food sources! But obviously can't always get them!
Absolutely. You should get everything you need from all the main food groups in your diet. Lager is fantastic.
Glucosamine & chrondroitin - great for sore joints. I notice when I don’t take them. Also BCAA5000 for recovery.
Was told by a pharmacist that you have less of this as you get older. I definitely had problems before I started taking it.
Interesting thoughts on this! Thanks for sharing guys!
Per Gandry, lectins bond to our joints. As a result, we have pain. Dietary glucosamin directly does not help the joints. Instead, it bonds with lectins in our gut, thus, decrease joint pain.
As my understanding, avoiding lectins or/and taking glucosamin will lead to the same result, in term of joint pain.
Seaweed and algae are a great source of Omega 3 if you're vegetarian, vegan, or wanting to have direct from the source.
Great tip!
Ivy Winwood hemp seeds, walnuts, chia seeds, and flax seeds have omega three too
You could also avoid foods that have a bad omaga 3 to omega 6 ratio, like sunflower oil or processed foods or deep fried stuff.
Ahiflower oil capsules widely available is the best source of omega 3,6,9
Great video as usual 👍 I use two supplements, vitamin D as I heard a senior doctor on the radio mention we should take one a day for the rest of our lives, as it boosts our immune system.
I Also take Turmeric which apparently is a super spice, one of its many benefits is its anti inflammatory measures.
Keep up the good work guys 👌
Nice to hear you've already looked into supplements and done your research! Thanks James, will do!
If you live farther north than Birmingham you can't get enough vitamin D from sunlight in the winter. As you get older you make less as well. It's very common. Vitamin D affects your immunity, mood as well as bone strength. It takes a combination of your liver, kidneys and skin to make it too, which for me is strong evidence we were created, not evolved.
Madam please make on video about how to avoid muscle cramp problem madam especially army training students madam please
07:04 when people are thrashed in India by folks or police, the first thing they are given to drink is turmeric in warm mill :D
Liposome technology for maximum absorption. Otherwise you are just not getting the benefits of all the supplements you take.
Interesting tip!
Dark chocolate, does that help with iron? I can eat a bar of bournville every day, quite easily.
Love bournville!!
@@runningchannel we used to have it in the vending machine at work for 50p a bar. I would eat several bars a week! Vending machine is now empty, since no-one is going in (or rather, rarely going in).
I get vitamins and minerals from my diet but i take a few extra amino acids pre run like NAC, ALCAR , DLPA, CDP Choline and MYO Inositol. They sound a bit strange but they're naturally found in some food like vitamins are and we can benefit from them when exercising regularly. Inositol for example is a simple sugar and was previously known as vitamin b8 so nothing too scary.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
My thanks to the Running Channel. I just did my first marathon! Well, it was yesterday afternoon and evening, but I have been soaking and relaxing and wondering what to do about stairs. I did it in very quiet roads and an empty car park with 186 spaces, don't worry. Thank you for the information and inspiration! :o)
Congrats on your marathon! What an achievement! You're very welcome, well done for all the hard work!
Well done, that's so cool!
What do you think about Collagen for joint repair? I tell myself that eating some gummy bears is good for me because of the gelatin :D
Haha I'm not sure, I'm a fan of gummy bears too, but not sure of their medicinal benefits! I'd have to defer to the medical experts re collagen I'm afraid! Andy
Amorphous silica as found in D.E. or diatomaceous earth is a very important supplement for joints as well as bone hair and teeth. I'm 50 and wouldn't be running without it!
I've had chronic fatigue and joint pain; DE turned things around for me.
Great video. I use nitric oxide, bcaa and caffeine before any exercise and protein, spirulina, ginger and creatine post exercise. I am an older runner(65) and find supplementation a necessity. Plus thanks for tip about probiotics.
Thanks for sharing! You're welcome!
Just wanna throw out there the importance of a balanced diet, good hydration, proper rest & sleep because they're fundamental. Supplements-wise, creatine & beta alanine work for me.
Vitamin D and B12 here. Great video. Very interesting!
Awesome! Thank you!
Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother is really good, 1 tablespoon in water and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice first thing in the morning before your eat will give you the jolt you need.
how about creatine?
Thanks for your vids! Can you please do one on best running clothes?
Great suggestion, added to our list!
I love your videos, and this is a good subject. Just a suggestion: go over each supplement, the natural foods in which you get them, in much more detail. Perhaps a video for two or three rather than so many. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion! We appreciate the feedback!
Thank you so much!! I have a question which protein supplement is better: whey protein, BCAA, or Creatine?
All food is real.
Great discussion. Although, surprise no mention of glutathione. Tnx
Almost no supplements, if any ,are needed unless you have any deficiencies. Eat varied foods and eat your vegetables!
High doses of vitamin C (1000mg = 1g) has also been correlated with decreased training results (NIH, small study of 54 fit people + animal studies).
Also what you take is not necessarily what you get. Fx. Vitamin D should be taken with calcium as it can help increase uptake, iron with vitamin c etc. So even if you need it, there are some caveats.
Make sure you check with a medical professional before you try any of these out!
- at the beginning it sounded more like a 'supplements against common cold' video
- appreciated the omega explanation
- caffeine loading on race day will do wonders (even more if you take the previous day off)
- beta-alanine(2g), did close to nothing for my 5k runs
- weren't nitrates harmful preservatives?
- I would wait sometime after the workout to start eating (e.g. time to get a shower and go home), the so called "anabolic window" lasts a few hours (seen from few other research-citing bb videos on RUclips)
- you forgot creatine
I think the dodgy one is nitrites, rather than nitrates
So I'm a bigger guy who enjoys ulttas. Bout 6-1, 230 lbs. I got cardio for days but have a hard time with inflammation of the knees. Anyone know anything about turmeric? Just curious. Thanks.
Speak to a doctor about any reoccurring injuries, they will be able to advise!
I am an admin worker in an orthopaedic specialist practice ( which specializes in knee injury treatment/surgery). If you know you are not absorbing enough Omega 3's via your diet, and you are in your mid 30's... maybe start taking the supplement. Especially if you run.
Rather protect those joint surfaces than getting advised to quit running later on. When running you put about 4x your body weight in force across the knee joints. Once there is damage in there... accompanied with further running... it progresses fast. Take care of your joints early on if you are serious about running.
Thanks for sharing some more info!
Very informative. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Tart Cherry Juice made from tart cherry has the bitter taste due to the certain antioxidants which produce the anti-inflammatory effects. It's also known that tart cherry juice is capable of reducing the inflammation and pains that are associated with chronic arthritis inflammation and exercise
Interesting! Thanks!
Any recommendations for us vegetarians? It would be nice to see a video dedicated to us :-)
Great idea! Thanks for the feedback!
100,000 subscribers! WOOOO
Yay!!
Potassium. Sodium chloride. Vegans probably need to supply with B12, somehow.
Good tip!
A lot to absorb there. 😇
It's a lot of information but worth looking into!
Calcium could be an important supplement to many runners. Likewise, vitamin B12 and iron supplements may also benefit many runners
Thanks Andrew!
Still not convinced that caffeine is that good - I avoid caffeine after 2pm. I found Anna's stained favourite mug too funny (caustic soda to fix?). Helen and I use vitabiotics, a result of a freebie in the GNR goody bag. I order them direct as well, cheaper than the shops.
Missing the four of you, looking forward to this all being over. Four very different people all with a passion for people. Oh, and running! 🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♂️
Caffeine affects everyone in different ways! Good call to stir clear after a certain time if you are noticing any negative side effects! And thanks for the tip will try it with the mug!
Thank you John, we look forward to being back together when this is all over! ♥️
@@runningchannel be careful with the caustic soda it will burn you if you get it on your skin. I'd put a small amount at the bottom of the mug and fill the rest of it with water.
When did you hit 100,000 subscribers? Who is collecting the RUclips button then?
We will put it up in the office when we are back in there! 👍
I'm on a plant based diet so take B12 supplements throughout the year and VitD in winter. Also flax seeds and chia seeds in my cereal each morning.
Something I'm struggling with I think is electrolytes. After a long or strenuous run I can get headaches, so am probably dehydrated. I've gone for natural option at the moment like coconut water, but wonder if I should get a powder in. Any recommendations?
It sounds silly but pedialyte would help. Maybe there is a less processed version somewhere?
As we mention in the video, we aren't medical professionals! For more personal advice we would recommend going to a doctor, it will benefit you a lot more!
Hi you all, love your video, it's ace. Mint, smashing to you all,
I take 2 puffs of my (Blue) inhaler before I go for a run which makes me breath better when I either do a run/or a race.
And you Anna awesome, team Anna.
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Running Channel
I wanted to also say/state this to you,
I had difficult in breathing and stitches when i run, It was my doctors (a while ago) who suggested it to me, to use my (blue) inhaler 2 puffs of it before I go for a run, which has helped out massive, massive in many ways, (helping out) with my running, breathing and for years since using this inhaler before running, I haven't had any stitches.
If anyone has/with a inhaler has breathing difficulties and/or stitches while running my advice is to use it, (inhaler) to help out with running.
Very helpful review!
Love your videos, guys. Keep them coming!
Have you done a video on bruised toes and nails? The bug bear of my running life! Tried all sorts of running shoes and still happens. Appreciate if it advice can be given.
Not yet! Great suggestion!
Dave, have you tried relacing your shoes? If you bring one lace from the inside toe straight to the furthest opposite side near your ankle and then use the remainder of the lace to do the entire zig zag it lifts the shoe from tour big toe. If i havent explained it well ask Mr Google!
@@almorrison2040 thanks I'll give it a go
Great information 👍! As always of course. 👍 Thanks again 😊.
You're more than welcome!
I have a question is it mandatory to take gels during a half marathon or should I try something else?
Try what suits you, it can be Haribo, energy drinks, your favourite energy bars.
What Josie said! Don't feel restricted to certain rules, do what works for you!
Thank you for this informative video. I appreciate the time it took for you to research everything. However, I always thought "Vitamin C" meant chocolate!?!
It was our pleasure! Hahah 😉
Tom Rankin it does mean chocolate. If anyone tells you otherwise, rid them from your life. You don’t need that kind of negativity around.
There's another subject missed - dark chocolate!
Great video as always. I take a multi-vitamin to for many of the supplements you listed. Aside from that, the only other supplement I swear by is ginger. During runs 13 miles or more, ginger helps to soothe my stomach and prevent that nauseated feeling.
Ginger is amazing!!
@@runningchannel we add ginger to a lot of our meals as well.
Should I eating anything after easy runs? As protein is recommended for longer/more intense efforts.
Thanks
Yes, a probably good idea to eat but I don't get necessarily proteins foods, it can be a banana or anything healthy snack like that, or if you are like me, drink lots (within sense!) of water and then eat cake!
@@josiegjackson love the cake idea 😀
@@MrStinkyboy81 You do deserve it after a run!
You still need to eat healthily after you've been for an easy run, so anything from a balanced diet would work! You can still have protein too, but the reason we mentioned longer/more intense runs was that after those it's particularly important to get enough protein to aid with recovery.
Great video, thank you Andy and Anna! Can you make a video on the ultimate (few) runners meal or meals in a day? And when do we find out about team anna and team rick!
Great suggestion! Team Anna came out on top, but we thought it only appropriate to have one final decider!
@@runningchannel sounds great, looking forward to the decider!
Eggs and milk, gooseberry are my base energy source
Good tip! Thanks!
Welcome, and I have also noticed that green vegetables are good for increased stamina for long runs.
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great video
Thanks!
Thank you Anna and Andy! Very informative as always! 😊🙏 I think as runners,we should take supplements especially these days,because we might not get all the nutrients we need as sometimes it's not possible to find the usual food we eat,as matter of the current situation..Vitamin C and Vitamin D is really helpful indeed,along with other supplements mentioned...I'm a pescetarian,so I'm just thinking maybe I must include protein shake as well..
Glad you found it useful!
Iron and vitamin c works very well for me!
That's great! How do you take them/incorporate them into your diet?
@@runningchannel l take the iron in tablet form. The vitamin c is either blood oranges or Aldi do an vit C supplement with zinc . It really does make a difference , you're stamina increases and breathing is much more relaxed and you enjoy you're running so much more! Side effects you're pooh goes dark and don't take it all the time about 2 months then I stop for a few months.
Turkey is a great source of protein. ❤️
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True! You can get protein from lots of different foods!
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Good information my diet is rubbish and yet I’m really thin 🤔
Hope you found this helpful!
Personally I Prefer Natural suplement. Bee pollen will strengthen your performance and resistance.Dried nettle will raise oxygen Levels.Please remember abaut witamin B12. Thank you for The interesting program.
You’re welcome!
What suplumunts do you take every day? Also what brand please reply thanks
I take L Carnitine for energy, caffeine and B vitamins. It does helps me. I tried BCAA , creatine and others but there are too expensive and doesn't show any difference
Nice! Thanks for sharing!
Guys I enjoy many of your videos, but respectfully, I think you're going outside your realm of competence here (l'm a health professional) .
I know you add your disclaimer at the start, but people are likely to still take excess or poorly recommended supplements from this type of content. This behaviour can end up masking pre - existing or developing medical conditions that need to be checked over. I've seen this happen, and it's a considerable problem for some people - runners or not.
I am no vegetarian or vegan, but some of your advice also sounds flippant, disregarding and disrespectful to these groups as well in what you suggest. This is especially given advice say from The Lancet's EAT committee (prominent medical journal) recently for reducing animal product consumption by the public - not increasing it. You offer no proof you have consulted with the Vegetarian or Vegan Societies at all for this video.
One scientific paper also does not constitute a recommendation, as health professionals know as well. Sound recommendations come from reputable committees, that study scientific consensus over time, and recommend accordingly. Showing just some hand picked papers, however recent, is not evidence of knowing the limitations of one paper's approach, nor possible conflicts of interests.
Lastly, not to mention that a number of supplements can have side effects (not mentioned at all really in your video) and people spending their money on supplements when they don't really have this to spend, rather than on other cheaper sources (aka like healthy foods, and increased sunlight time in certain seasons of the year).
Again, I wish all the best at the Running Channel - I think this was done with good intentions, but I think you need to revise your approach in future.
Hi John (appreciate likely a screen name!), I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a considered comment, and for watching the video. As you suggest, this video was very much made with the best intentions but your cautionary points are duly noted.
To address a few points, we do indeed offer a clear disclaimer that we're not medical experts and that people should consult a medical professional if they think they need to or would like to start taking any particular supplement. I absolutely agree that no one should take supplements they don't need, or haven't taken expert advice about. In particular, as you mention, various supplements do have side effect risks, which is why that professional advice is so important before taking any. We were aiming to summarise the various supplements, their purported benefits, and what some of the literature says about them.
Regarding the scientific papers referenced, we included links to those we thought were most relevant, but did review multiple additional papers and literature reviews or meta-analyses as well as discussing elements with sports doctors directly. You're absolutely right regarding methodology, limitations etc and we did our best to acknowledge conflicting scientific opinions from what we had read.
We definitely didn't intend to be flippant or disrespectful to vegan or vegetarians, so apologies if that's how it came across. We try to make topics as interesting as possible, and generally take a light-hearted approach, although I know that the issues you raise are serious.
Thanks again for your comment, and for laying out your concerns so reasonably. Wishing you all the best, and happy running!
Bad advice here. You're not doctors.
We're clearly state in the video we are not medical professionals! Check out the sources we refer to if you have any queries with the information we've given!
I’m the 3rd thumbs down. It’s best to get your vitamins from real plant sources.
Mike Kennedy arsehole
Bigballer Bishton poopy head
No need for name calling please. That’s not what we do on The Running Channel. Mike Kennedy, we do say that it’s best to get vitamins from real foods at least twice in the video (Anna)
The Running Channel - that’s the problem right there. We all just want to take a pill to solve things. Unfortunately when you isolate and refine, it’s not the same as when you get things naturally. But I do love this channel. Keep up the good work.
@@runningchannel I counted about half a dozen references to how it was better to get the necessary intakes through diet rather than via supplement.
It seemed like a well balanced video to me 👍