Kategorien: Vitamins

In a perfect world: Yes! A balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, and fish is the absolute foundation. The problem, however, is modern reality. Due to depleted soils and long storage times, many foods today contain fewer nutrients than before. Furthermore, exercise, stress, and insufficient sunlight significantly increase nutritional needs. Supplements, as the name suggests, serve as a targeted addition to reliably fill these gaps.

Absolutely! Even if you're not lifting heavy weights, your body is working hard while gaming. Extreme visual concentration, fast reactions, the strain on your eyes from blue light, and often a lack of fresh air and exercise all take their toll. Omega-3 (for brain and vision function), vitamin D3 (due to lack of sunlight), and B vitamins (for the nervous system and focus) are particularly helpful in keeping you mentally alert and healthy.

A good multivitamin is like a solid "basic insurance policy." It covers all the essential functions and is ideal for anyone who simply wants to take a capsule in the morning without giving it much thought. However, if you have specific goals (e.g., correcting a diagnosed deficiency in your blood or targeted immune boosters), it's often more sensible to buy high-dose single supplements (such as vitamin D3, zinc, or omega-3), as you can better tailor the dosage to your individual needs.

The best time to take vitamins depends heavily on the type of vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, should always be taken with a meal containing some fat, like breakfast or lunch, as the body cannot absorb them properly otherwise. Water-soluble vitamins, which include vitamin C and the entire B complex, can be taken at any time, ideally in the morning with a large glass of water. Minerals like magnesium, on the other hand, are best taken in the evening or immediately after exercise, as they have a muscle-relaxing and sleep-promoting effect.