Vitamin D is More Important Than You Think- Especially if You Train Hard
Experts have suggested that around 40% of us are vitamin D deficient, so how do we rectify that – and should we ever consider super-dosing the sunshine vitamin?
Vital for bone and brain health, vitamin D has also been linked to improved muscle strength and better performances in the gym. One recent meta-analysis (a study examining lots of existing studies) found that vitamin D3 supplementation can increase strength gains in healthy adults – and another study found that a high dose of vitamin D might even help us shift calories from fat to muscle.
However, many adults struggle to hit the recommended daily intake. In fact, one study suggested that around 40% of Europeans are vitamin D deficient, with 13% classed as severely so. It’s one of the most common deficiencies in the UK, and around one in six adults are also deemed as having ‘low levels’ of vitamin D, according to government data...
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Vital for bone and brain health, vitamin D has also been linked to improved muscle strength and better performances in the gym. One recent meta-analysis (a study examining lots of existing studies) found that vitamin D3 supplementation can increase strength gains in healthy adults – and another study found that a high dose of vitamin D might even help us shift calories from fat to muscle.
However, many adults struggle to hit the recommended daily intake. In fact, one study suggested that around 40% of Europeans are vitamin D deficient, with 13% classed as severely so. It’s one of the most common deficiencies in the UK, and around one in six adults are also deemed as having ‘low levels’ of vitamin D, according to government data...
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