[UPDATED] Top Supplements For Your Running Diet

   Below are my top supplements for endurance athletes - either runners, cyclists, kayakers, or just your everyday adrenaline junky! These greatly assist in reaching peak performance and limiting the harsh breakdown that accompanies endurance activities. Enjoy xx

Celadrin Might be the best kept secret on the list. The supplement is great for joint health. You know your joints take a pounding during running. Celadrin helps joints at the cellular level by lubricating the cell membranes that cushion bones and joints, which improves flexibility. It's made from a blend of essential fatty acids and is fast acting and long lasting. Along with joints, it also benefits muscles, tendons and deep tissue. Celadrin comes in softgel supplements, as well as a topical cream that deeply penetrates the skin.

Flaxseed Oil These omega-3 essential fatty acids are fats that are good for you. Fish are a great source of omega 3s, but many of us aren't eating enough salmon or tuna to reap the health benefits. They are an asset to runners because they help blood vessels dilate. They also support brain and cardiovascular health, which is great for athletes and non-athletes alike. Fish oil is a great source of omega-3s, but vegetarians can get their omega-3s from flaxseed oil.

L-Glutamine Marathon runners endure intense training to get their bodies ready for the 26+ mile run. Physical stress can deplete glutamine from your body, which is why you should consider supplementing with it. As an amino acid, l-glutamine helps fuel muscles and can stop muscles from becoming sore during exercise. It also supports a healthy immune system, which can be burdened by endurance exercise.

Magnesium

Vitamins C and E

Whey Protein

Zinc Last, but certainly not least is zinc. Small amounts of this mineral go a long way in our body. Zinc works with enzymes in our body, many of which are involved in energy metabolism. Endurance athletes often lose zinc during exercise, so it's important that you supplement to build levels back up. Zinc is also needed to maintain a healthy immune system.