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Aquatic Sports Nutrition

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Vitamin D

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Supports bone health and immune function, which can be beneficial for aquatic sports that put stress on bones and joints.

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Carbohydrates

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Provide a primary source of energy, crucial for high-intensity activities like competitive swimming or water polo.

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Protein

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Essential for muscle repair and growth, important for aquatic athletes after intense training or competitions.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Support joint mobility and reduce inflammation, which can benefit swimmers' and other aquatic athletes' recovery.

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Caffeine

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Can enhance performance by increasing alertness and decreasing perceived effort, beneficial for competitive aquatic events.

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Electrolytes

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Maintain proper fluid balance and prevent cramping, which is especially important for endurance aquatic sports.

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Water

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Prevents dehydration and helps regulate body temperature, which is critical even in aquatic environments.

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Iron

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Essential for oxygen transport in the blood, crucial for endurance athletes like long-distance swimmers.

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Creatine

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May provide an energy boost for short, high-intensity activities like sprint swimming, enhancing performance.

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Antioxidants

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Help protect cells from damage and can support recovery in aquatic athletes after intense physical activity.

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