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for Women |
Women
and Exercise - Supplement Use
Specific
Uses for Women
Ones to Avoid |
Women's
Health
While most ergogenic supplements have similar effects on both
men and women, several nutritional supplements can be used for
more female specific concerns.
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Menstrual
Cycle |
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Studies
have shown that nutritional supplements have positive
effects on several perimenstrual problems including premenstrual
syndrome (PMS), painful periods or dysmenorrhea, fluid
retention and bloating, and fibrocystic breast disease. |
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Anemia |
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Iron
deficiency anemia is a common problem with women of child
bearing age. Women who exercise, because of the increased
need for iron and other nutrients, are even more prone
to developing anemia. It's important for all women to
take a good vitamin
and mineral supplement as a safety net against developing
anemia. This supplement should contain not only iron,
but also other nutrients that are commonly deficient,
such including folic acid, B12 and zinc. |
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Osteoporosis
(Bone
Health and Nutritional Supplements) |
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Calcium
is the usual suspect when we talk about bone health. However,
although calcium is important so are other nutrients including
vitamins, minerals and fiber. |
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Infertility
(Eating to Conceive) |
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Poor
nutritional status can be a deterrent to getting pregnant.
Although there are few studies looking at the effects
nutritional supplements on fertility, correcting deficiencies
in folic acid, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 with
nutritional supplements may be part of the solution. |
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We'll
cover these and much more in later articles. Also when we cover
various nutritional supplements I'll be sure to highlight any
differences in effects between men and women.
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| Women
and Exercise-Supplement Use | Specific
Uses for Women | Ones
to Avoid |
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