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by dotFIT experts The ActiveMV formula is suitable for: Males between ages 12 and 50 and females between ages 12 and 17. All athletes or intense exercisers between ages 18 and 65. Females between 18 and 50 who are not athletes or intense exercisers should take the Women’s MV. Individuals over 50 who are not athletes or intense exercisers should take the Over50 MV formula. Why take this formula?Studies suggest that athletes require additional vitamins and minerals due to increased energy demands. Some, but not all athletes consume more nutrients simply by eating more food. This assumes you’re on a relatively...

by dotFIT experts AbstractDefining the perfect diet has been a laborious task for the nutritional sciences for decades.  Likewise, specifying the optimal intake of vitamins and minerals is difficult in the face of continuing nutrient research.  This makes giving concrete nutrient recommendations challenging.  For most nutrients, there is a large therapeutic range within which the average person will receive benefit and simultaneously remain below the threshold that can yield adverse events. It is one matter to define nutrient recommendations and another to actually consume the recommended dosages through the course of a normal day with typical foods. The notion that...

by dotFIT Experts dotFIT's FirstString™ passed NSF testing and met the requirements for certification, so that professional and/or amateur athletes and exercisers can benefit from this product without the concern of contaminants or undeclared ingredients. dotFIT sought the prized Certified for Sport™ seal of approval from NSF, which assures athletes that this product is free of contaminants and all substances banned by sports federations worldwide. Leading sports leagues and associations like these have authorized their athletes to use NSF Certified for Sport™ supplements:  • Major League Baseball             • NFL Players Association  • MLB Players' Association         • The PGA and LPGA  • National Football League          • Canadian...

by dotFIT experts FirstString™ is the perfect pre- and post-exercise meal. It contains the ideal blend of carbohydrates, protein and fat needed to Maximize workouts Increase strength or size Refuel muscle energy stores   Enhance performance and competition In addition, this formula meets the NCAA guidelines for college athletes and now has the highly prized "Certified for Sport™" seal of approval from NSF.Why take this product?dotFIT™ FirstString makes it easy for all athletes to take advantage of various “metabolic windows” throughout the day. During these windows, your muscle cells become highly receptive to those nutrients that are needed to maximize recovery, increase...

by dotFit Registered Dietitian   Nutrition That ScoresHigh-level athletic performance requires food and nutrient intake that is customized to each athlete’s sport, training schedule and individual needs. Many young athletes have typical eating patterns that will actually decrease their chances to reach their peak performance. Proper types, amounts and timing of meals are especially critical throughout puberty when nutrition can make its greatest contribution to a young athlete’s future adult overall physical stature. Improper nutrition throughout these years can prevent one from developing to their full potential in all areas. Furthermore, everybody’s daily energy level potential is entirely determined by...