Vitamin D Deficiency In Sport

Vitamin D provides the following benefits and can positively influence your performance:

• Bone health
• Muscle growth
• Immunity
• Inflammation
• Heart health
• Emotional well-being

How can you get vitamin D:

Predominantly by UVB rays from the sun, even 15-20 min of the sun exposure is enough (but depends on individual characteristics (choose morning hours as the rays at these times are less harmful. Note that wearing sunscreen can prevent production of Vitamin D).

Diet and supplements. Fresh seafood, fatty fish, mushrooms, tofu, plant milk (almond, oat) are good in vitamin D.

How often do you get a blood test done to optimize wellness and performance? Doing so will ensure that you also address the nutritional aspects of your training programme, and this is just as important as the physical. Why not contact a nutrionalist and see how they can help you to maximise your dietary needs, and you’ll reap the benefits on the bike and in your triathlon training and performance.