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Vitamin D for athletes
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1. What is vitamin D?
Vitamin D is produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, which is why it is also often called the sun's vitamin. We add it to fat-soluble vitamins, although in practice it is a prohormone, a substance that can be converted into a hormone. The active form of vitamin D works in combination with parathyroid hormone and calcitonin to regulate the concentration of calcium and phosphorus in the plasma. As vitamin D can intensify the absorption of these minerals in the gut, contributing to the mineralization of bone and protecting against the effects of osteoporosis and deoxytocin, as well as the breakdown of osteochondrosis-related hormones.2. Effect on performance
Long before the relationship between UVB radiation and the synthesis of vitamin D was discovered, sunlight was considered a source of physical strength and vitality. Ancient Egyptians saw the sun god Amon-Ra as the one who could make one man stronger than the whole crowd. However, ancient Olympians were instructed to train and train in the sun. Today, in gymnastics and working in offices, we mostly have an active vitamin D level in the gymnasium.3. Recommended dosage
Vitamin D is found in natural food products such as eggs, salmon, and starch, but it can also be found in supplements. The standard variant is vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol. It is better absorbed than other calcitriol precursors. The need for vitamin D should be determined individually based on its status in the body. As a general recommendation, it is best to take 2000 IU per day, although some people use it at higher doses.
