Vitamins, minerals and stress: what you need to know as an athlete

B vitamins, especially B6, B9 (folic acid), and B12, are the direct co-factors in the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. These chemicals in the brain regulate your mood, anxiety levels, and sleep. A deficiency in B vitamins disrupts this signaling, causing your nervous system to become more easily overstimulated and anxious.

KSM-66® is the most concentrated, biologically active form of Ashwagandha. As a powerful adaptogen, it helps your body regulate physical and mental stress. Clinical studies show that it reduces muscle damage, increases recovery speed, and significantly helps lower the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which is essential for a calm mental state and muscle preservation.

Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzymatic processes, including muscle contractions and energy production (ATP). During intense strength training, your body uses magnesium at a rapid pace. Additionally, you lose this mineral through sweating. A magnesium deficiency not only leads to stiff muscles and cramps but also directly increases irritability and anxiety in your nervous system.

Vitamin D3 functions in the body as a neurosteroid and plays a crucial role in brain development and mood regulation. Receptors for vitamin D3 are located in areas of the brain responsible for emotions and anxiety. A deficiency in D3, which is common among indoor athletes, is consistently linked in clinical research to increased feelings of anxiety and depression.

Many cheap multivitamins use inexpensive, synthetic mineral forms (such as magnesium oxide or zinc oxide) that the body can hardly absorb physiologically, often leading to stomach complaints. Evogen Evovite uses only high-quality, Albion® certified chelated minerals and active, bioavailable B vitamins. This guarantees maximum absorption and effective action in your cells.