Comments on: Vitamin D deficiency

By: 5 Key Medicinal Mushrooms - Athletes Sanctuary

5 Key Medicinal Mushrooms - Athletes Sanctuary — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:37:57 +0000

[…] easy to cook and are low in fat, sodium, and kilojoules. When exposed to light they also contain vitamin D which is important for bone health, hormones and […]

By: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how it affects performance - Athletes Sanctuary

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:58:56 +0000

[…] of depression, bipolar disorder, or SAD. The risk increases the further away from the equator. Vitamin D deficiency is also linked to SAD and people with SAD may produce less Vitamin D. As Vitamin D plays a role in […]

By: Robust immunity in athletes - Athletes Sanctuary

Robust immunity in athletes - Athletes Sanctuary — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 03:14:47 +0000

[…] Vitamin D, A, E and selenium are important antioxidants, immune modulators and help maintain healthy mucus membranes. Exposing your unprotected skin to direct sunshine for 15-20 minutes daily will help boost vitamin D levels. Vitamin A-rich foods include cod liver oil, orange coloured foods such as carrots, sweet potato and apricots and kohlrabi. Vitamin E is found in nuts and seeds (such as sunflower seeds), eggs, and dark green leafy vegetables. Selenium is rich in Brazil nuts, alfalfa, meat eggs, onion, garlic and broccoli. […]

By: Iodine and thyroid hormones for sports performance - Athletes Sanctuary

Iodine and thyroid hormones for sports performance - Athletes Sanctuary — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:33:16 +0000

[…] your vitamin D levels checked. Vitamin D deficiency is common in Australia and in athletes with low body fat this issue can be even more prevalent as […]