Vitamin D and Athletes

What's the deal with vitamin D? Vitamin D levels have a connection to athletes and their performance needs! 

Overview of Vitamin D:

• Provides balance in the body
• Decreases risk of chronic disease
• Improves bone health
• Improves mood

Vitamin D and Athletes:

• Decreases risk for injury
• Decrease risk for upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold or flu
• Decreases inflammation if injury were to occur

Sources of Vitamin D:

• Sunlight is the primary source for vitamin D
• Fish
• Eggs
• Fortified foods, such as milk, juice, and cereals
• Multivitamins

HAVE FUN IN THE SUN!!

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Adapted from: 

Halliday, T.M., Peterson, N.J., Thomas, J.J., Kleppinger, K., Hollis, B.W., and Larson-Meyer, D.,E., 2010.  Vitamin D status relative to diet, lifestyle, injury and illnessin college athletes.  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.  5, 335-343.