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Can Micronutrients Decrease Athletes’ COVID-19 Risk and Speed Recovery?
Paul Odlin • October 3, 2022
Ensuring athletes have a high micronutrient status can directly correlate with lowering the risk of infection .
As COVID-19 cases spike again in many areas, some cities are bringing back masks, and public health officials are considering more widespread measures. Yet as we shared in a recent post, there are some simple things your athletes can do to boost their immunity, including prioritizing sleep, keeping protein intake high, and combining submaximal endurance and strength training.
Another of the most underrated ways for your athletes to protect themselves against COVID is to ensure they’re consuming a well-balanced diet and supplementing when necessary. In this article, we’ll explore how micronutrient status can directly correlate with lowering the risk of infection and potentially reducing the severity of symptoms if your athletes do get sick.
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