Founder of the TropiFitPR company, personal trainer and nutritionist with a master's degree in nutrition sciences completed at the Ana G. Méndez University.
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The Problem: Nutrient Gaps Are Everywhere
If you think you’re hitting all your nutrient needs through food alone, the numbers say otherwise.
* Roughly 70% of Americans are low in vitamin D
* Nearly
Most people focus on training and protein when trying to build muscle. But a new study published in May 2025 found something important that often gets missed.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) plays a major role in red blood cell production, brain function, and your nervous system. You'll only find it naturally in animal-based foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. But here's the problem: just because you eat it doesn't mean your body's absorbing it properly.
