Here is a recent study by researchers at Oregon State University that suggests a B-vitamin deficiency can result in lowered athletic performance. B-vitamins like B-6, B-12 and folate are involved in your body’s conversion of proteins and sugars into energy. They are also used during the tissue repairing process.When you are short on these vitamins, your joggling activities could lead to more nutrients lost in sweat and urine making it more difficult for your body to repair and heal itself.

So, what’s an aspiring joggler supposed to do to prevent this deficiency? Well, give some thought to your diet and make sure you’re getting enough of these nutrients. Here at JYAJ we don’t much believe in dietary supplements. But here is a list of foods high in B-vitamins that you might try incorporating in your diet.

1. Carrots
2. Watermelon
3. Spinach
4. Nuts
5. Dairy products - Yogurt, Milk & Eggs are all good.
6. Tuna
7. Bananas
8. Potatoes
9. Turkey
10. Beer

Go here to find more vitamin b containing foods here. So, eat up. It will make your joggling much faster.

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