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Why Vitamin D Is Extra Important for Athletes |
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Why Vitamin D Is Extra Important for Athletes
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Darrell Miller | 12/18/16 |
Date:
December 18, 2016 12:59 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Why Vitamin D Is Extra Important for Athletes
Vitamin D is one of many essential substances that our bodies need to function properly. It should be one of the easiest vitamins for us to get since it is provided by the sun. However, recent culture has lead us to spend more time inside, which makes it more difficult. This vitamin helps our bodies maintain bone, immunity, and brain health as well as having many other benefits. It has also been linked to less inflammation and pain, which can be very helpful for athletes. If you suffer from these issues, you may need to check your vitamin D intake.
Key Takeaways:
- Vitamin D is so essential for our existence that our bodies have evolved to get it from the sun, the only nutrient source that’s available on almost every square inch of the planet.
- Much of the nutrient is stored in our adipose tissue, so more body fat means less is available for use.
- Some supplements, even staples like multivitamins and fish oil, still come with their fair share of controversy. Vitamin D isn’t really one of them.
"Vitamin D has been linked to reduced inflammation and pain, a lower risk of fractures, and an increase in muscle protein and type II muscle fibers."
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