Supplements and sport : How to choose ?

Supplements and sport go hand in hand. Within the framework of a regular sport practice, a balanced diet is not enough. 

Supplements can be of great help to increase your performance and your physical skills. Euro-Pharmas offers a wide variety of products to help you practice a physical activity : organic food supplements for sportsmen, proteins, amino acids, ...

Why choose supplements for athletes ?

Supplements for athletes provide tissues with the nutrients they need to recover effectively. Athletes need a higher intake of nutrients, since the losses are higher. 

Indeed, each person has a specific need for vitamins, proteins and minerals. The amount needed depends on several factors such as : the size, the gender and the physical activity. It’s usually covered by the food intake , however it’s not always enough : that's why food supplements are used. The supplements' goal is to provide enough nutrients to the body and ensure the maintenance of physical performance. Supplements fill the deficits while contributing to improve the sports performances.

Women may have different needs than men : different morphology, different absorption of nutrients. This is why there are also supplements dedicated to women.

Euro-Pharmas offers a wide range of supplements for sports in pharmacies. 

Another type of dietary supplements: proteins in pharmacies

There are a multitude of supplements : proteins in pharmacies, amino acids, ... Each of these supplements has different characteristics and benefits depending on your needs.

Proteins are a classic in sports nutrition. It is possible to find proteins in the form of bars or powder to mix with water or milk. Proteins help build the muscle, help you recover better and facilitate weight loss. Most often, they are used to promote muscle gain. They are therefore very often used in bodybuilding.

Widely used as supplements, amino acids in pharmacies have an anti-catabolic effect. In other words, they prevent muscle loss. Amino acids are mainly used during intense muscular efforts.

Euro-Pharmas is a pharmacy specialized in organic and natural products and offers organic supplements for sports and other natural pharmaceutical products for athletes.

Which product for an effective sports recovery ?

How to choose a product for an effective sports recovery ? Recovery refers to all techniques used to optimize muscle repair : after an intense effort, the body needs rest to eliminate the accumulated toxins and recover energy before resuming training.

There are several types of supplements for muscle recovery available in pharmacies : vitamins for high-level athletes, amino acids, proteins, supplements against muscle pain. Each vitamin, mineral and herbal product has different benefits. 

Vitamin D, for example, improves muscle function and contraction while helping to strengthen and rebuild bones and cartilage. Vitamin B12, on the other hand, helps reduce fatigue, promotes cell division and ensures the proper functioning of the immune system.

Supplements for high level athletes, for amateurs, for men or women, Euro-Pharmas provides products for athletes of all levels.a