Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in athletes across various sports and ethnicities, often leading to musculoskeletal issues like stress fractures and muscle weakness.
Don't assume your fitness protects you from Vitamin D deficiency. It is very common in athletes, especially those who train indoors or have darker skin. Get tested to avoid stress fractures and muscle weakness.
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Vitamin D deficiency is a frequent finding among the American population... VITD deficiency is widespread across the world... Deficiencies or insufficiencies have been found in most dancers, swimmers, volleyball players, taekwondo fighters, jockeys, runners, weightlifters, etc.
Why this rating
Cites multiple studies and meta-analyses showing high prevalence rates (32-80% insufficiency/deficiency).
Source
Role of Vitamin D in Athletes and Their Performance: Current Concepts and New Trends
Mirian de la Puente Yagüe et al. · Nutrients · 2020
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