When most people think of bone health, W calcium is the first nutrient that springs to mind, but did you know vitamin D is just as important for strong bones? For athletes, that’s of particular importance, because low vitamin D status has been associated with increased risk of stress fractures.
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But that’s not all: vitamin D is also involved in the modulation of cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and the reduction of inflammation. In short, it’s key for general health,and could play a vital role in exercise performance and recovery.