Getting sun exposure in the winter months can difficult, especially populations in the north. Athletes who are not getting regular sun exposure should have a plan in place for supplemental Vitamin D or a combination of dietary and supplemental Vitamin D.
“…while strong bones are certainly important for runners due to the high impact nature of the sport, vitamin D is also necessary for calcium absorption and fast-twitch muscle fiber function. It also modulates more than 2,000 genes involved in cellular growth, immune function, and protein synthesis.”
Read on for a winter refresher course on the benefits of Vitamin D, plus, what all those studies linking COVID-19 and vitamin D really mean.
Article courtesy of Sarah Schlichter, M.P.H., R.D.N.