Episode 117: Real Food for Gymnasts: A primer into minerals for gymnasts

Today I’m peeling back the curtain to discuss a very nuanced topic that definitely deserves a spotlight of it’s own: the role of vitamins and minerals in your gymnast’s diet. I’m taking you into the world of minerals for gymnasts and the impact they have on their overall long-term health.

Here at The Gymnast Nutritionist, I talk a lot about addressing adequate fueling first; and that will never change. Too many gymnasts are underfueled and are ticking time bombs as a result. But once the underfueling issues are fixed, the work doesn’t stop there…

We know that minerals are the spark plugs that influence everything in the body, especially hormone function, muscle function, neurochemicals and so on and so forth. And there is a delicate balance of how these minerals interact and are absorbed by the body. So it’s not just a simple fix of buying ALL the supplements at the store and hoping to see results.

In this episode you’ll hear get a quick primer into minerals for gymnasts: 

• Understanding overall mineral needs in athletes
• Iron deficiency and it’s implications
• The connection between minerals and hormonal health

 Links & Resources  

• The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts 
• Episode 104: Nutrient Density, Real Food and Gymnastics
• Episode 08: Gymnast Nutrition + Endurance
• Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com