BEST SUPPLEMENT FOR RUNNER

Dr. Lorenzo Lott, Running Coach

“Let food be thy medicine,” said the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates — and today, this advice is more relevant than ever, especially for those who engage in sport.

Physical exercise puts our bodies under muscular strain. Training, in fact, is a moment when the muscle is partially "broken down" in order to rebuild itself stronger than before. These physiological adaptations triggered by exercise can only occur if the athlete gets adequate rest and maintains a healthy, well-balanced diet that provides all necessary macro- and micronutrients.

Today’s Food Is Less Nutritious

Unfortunately, the food we find in supermarkets today is often less nutrient-dense than it was in the past, and there are several reasons for this.

Modern agricultural practices — such as monocropping, excessive use of pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers — deplete the soil of important micronutrients, and this deficiency transfers to the crops grown in that soil. Additionally, many crops today are bred for higher yield and disease resistance, often at the expense of nutrient content. As a result, modern fruits and vegetables may be less nutritious than their traditional counterparts.

Furthermore, many micronutrients are lost during post-harvest processing. Storage, transportation, and industrial handling (like prolonged refrigeration or freezing) can degrade the stability of essential vitamins and minerals. Environmental pollution — in the air and in the soil — also negatively impacts the chemical composition of crops, further reducing their micronutrient content.

An Apple a Day Is No Longer Enough

As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But today’s apple no longer provides the same amount of vitamin C or minerals it did fifty years ago.

Eating healthy is no longer sufficient. For those who practice sports, supplementation is often necessary — not just to counteract the decline in nutrient density, but also to meet the increased nutritional demands of physical activity.

Here are three specially designed products by BeC natura, tailored for endurance athletes:

Perfor Max

A supplement made with plant extracts and micronutrients, Perfor Max has stimulating tonic properties and supports physical and mental recovery during periods of stress and fatigue. It’s an important complement to your daily diet, promoting an overall sense of physical well-being.

Its rich formulation includes B-complex vitamins along with vitamins C, E, and A; essential minerals; and a blend of plant and algae extracts that deliver valuable nutrients. Ginseng and Eleutherococcus help increase the body's resistance to stress and fatigue, while Spirulina boosts endurance and recovery after intense or prolonged effort.

Alfalfa and Spirulina also provide a significant mineral supply, particularly useful during intense physical activity when the body loses more minerals. The tonic effect of Ginseng, Lemon essential oil, and Peppermint oil offer further support. Vitamins C and E work synergistically to provide strong antioxidant protection — crucial during periods of high oxidative stress caused by intense training.

Recommended for: all cases of physical fatigue and for athletes during training.

Vital Mente

This supplement, also based on plant extracts and micronutrients, is ideal for mental fatigue. It supports both physical and mental performance and promotes healthy peripheral circulation.

Its nutrient-rich formula makes it especially helpful during periods of intellectual strain, such as exams or intense work. Ginseng and Eleutherococcus combat stress and anxiety, improve concentration, and enhance performance. Centella asiatica and Ginkgo biloba provide nutritional support for memory and cognitive function.

Vitamins — particularly neurotropic ones like B1, B6, and B12 — along with magnesium, help maintain physiological brain balance. Bilberry and vitamin A protect visual function, while zinc and other trace elements work in synergy to promote general psycho-physical well-being.

Radical Stop

This supplement is rich in vitamins and minerals, along with plant extracts that help counteract cellular aging caused by free radicals, while also supporting peripheral circulation.

It’s a vital ally to your daily diet, enhancing it with key nutrients that preserve cellular integrity, slow aging, protect the body from environmental pollutants and radiation, and help prevent diseases associated with oxidative stress.

Vitamins A, C, and E are particularly effective in neutralizing free radicals — highly reactive chemical species that can damage our cells. The extract of Sicilian red oranges, rich in these antioxidants, plays a powerful role, further supported by olive leaf, grape, maritime pine bark, and bilberry extracts. Zinc, copper, and selenium, together with antioxidants and vitamins, all contribute synergistically to defending the body against oxidative damage.