Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Vitamin D: Wonder Pill for Top Athletes – and the Rest of Us Read more: Vitamin D: Wonder Pill for Top Athletes – and the Rest of Us

Protection From Injuries
Vitamin D – called the sunshine vitamin because it is produced when sunlight hits the skin – has been widely touted as important to overall health. But recent studies and anecdotal evidence such as the Martin Luther King Jr. football team show that it can prevent and heal injuries – and not only in young people. 

“Vitamin D helps older people by increasing the absorption of calcium, which is very important for muscle strength and balance, which reduces falls,” said Dr. Matthews.

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