Introduction What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a major part of bones. Vitamin D also has many other uses in the body. It supports immune health and helps keep muscles and brain cells working. In many cases it has been shown that there is a low amount of vitamin D among the population but especially in athletes. In Figure 1, the diagram by Gatorade Sports Science Institute identifies the base […]

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