Whether you’re training for a sporting event (like Hyrox, the London Marathon or Bodybuilding Comps), lifting heavy in the gym, or just pushing your limits week after week, your body needs more than protein shakes and rest days to perform at its best.
If you’re serious about strength, speed, stamina – and bouncing back faster – it’s time to look at three powerhouse nutrients making waves in the world of sports and fitness recovery: Vitamin B12, Glutathione, and NAD+.
At our functional health clinics across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, we offer targeted vitamin and micronutrient support designed to optimise your body at a cellular level – giving you the edge in both training and recovery.
Why Athletes Need More Than the Basics
Intense physical training increases your body’s demand for nutrients that support energy, tissue repair, and detoxification. Without adequate levels, you may experience:
Even a clean diet can fall short when your body’s demands are high. That’s where targeted micronutrient therapy comes in.
Vitamin B12: The Energy and Recovery Essential
Vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in energy production, red blood cell formation, and neurological function. For athletes, this means better oxygen delivery to muscles, faster recovery times, and enhanced mental clarity.
Low B12 can result in tiredness, weakness, numbness, poor endurance, and even dizziness during or after workouts.
Our Vitamin B12 boosts bypass the gut, delivering a potent dose straight into your bloodstream – ideal for those with absorption issues or high physical demands. Many clients report feeling more energised and mentally sharp within days.
Glutathione: Your Ultimate Recovery Antioxidant
Glutathione is your body’s most powerful antioxidant, responsible for detoxifying the liver, reducing oxidative stress, and aiding muscle recovery.
During intense workouts, your body produces free radicals that can lead to inflammation and cellular damage. Glutathione works to neutralise this, protecting your muscles, joints, and immune system.
Athletes using Glutathione boosts often report:
Less post-workout soreness
Faster recovery
Fewer injuries or niggles
Clearer skin and brighter eyes (a bonus side effect!)
It’s especially popular with endurance athletes and anyone training hard multiple times per week. I personally take this micronutrient and its changed the game for me, I’ve never looked or felt better.
NAD+: Cellular Energy and Longevity for Active Bodies
NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is involved in hundreds of cellular processes, especially those linked to energy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function – basically, the powerhouses of your cells.
Boosting NAD+ levels supports:
Increased cellular energy
Reduced fatigue and brain fog
Improved endurance
Faster tissue repair
Enhanced metabolism and longevity
As we age – or push our bodies harder – NAD+ levels naturally decline. That’s why NAD+ boosts are becoming increasingly popular with athletes and biohackers looking to maintain performance and recovery into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Real Support for Real Bodies
At our Southwest UK clinics, we work with people who are serious about their health – from competitive athletes to busy parents training around the school run. Our tailored approach combines blood testing, symptom tracking, and expert guidance to create a recovery and performance plan that works for you.
Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, poor muscle recovery, or just want to push to the next level, our vitamin and micronutrient boosts can help you get there – naturally and effectively.
Available across Plymouth, Callington, Exeter and Newton Abbot.
Book your consultation or take our vitamin quiz to discover what your body might be missing.
