Convalescence

Convalescents do not usually perform the same types of exercise as sports people, and so do not require stamina-boosters such as creatine. Convalescents tend to burn energy at a constantly high rate as the body heals itself, so require a greater general range of nutrients.

Whereas with bodybuilding, the chief tissue under construction is muscle, with convalescence, a wide range of body tissues often need to be rebuilt. Because the rebuilding of these body tissues requires a wide range of minerals and other nutrients supplements .