The Vit D article is misleading.
First, the studies quoted aren't recent as the NYT says - they go back to the 1950s, when no one knew what the hell to measure to assess Vit D levels accurately.
Second, there is also an alternative theory suggesting that the body increases vitamin D production to deal with inflammation.
Athletes are "fittest" in August, not because it's sunny and they have high vitamin D, but because that's when the season peaks, for goodness sake!
They are producing more vitamin D to deal with the increased inflammation and immune system stress.
As they ease off on training, the need for vitamin D declines and so yes, as they get less fit, vit D levels drop.
So, not totally convinced that I need to be drinking cod liver oil, bleeeuah!!!!!!
First, the studies quoted aren't recent as the NYT says - they go back to the 1950s, when no one knew what the hell to measure to assess Vit D levels accurately.
Second, there is also an alternative theory suggesting that the body increases vitamin D production to deal with inflammation.
Athletes are "fittest" in August, not because it's sunny and they have high vitamin D, but because that's when the season peaks, for goodness sake!
They are producing more vitamin D to deal with the increased inflammation and immune system stress.
As they ease off on training, the need for vitamin D declines and so yes, as they get less fit, vit D levels drop.
So, not totally convinced that I need to be drinking cod liver oil, bleeeuah!!!!!!
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You can get the required dose of vitamin D from sun exposure. But too much of it is not good – it can lead to skin cancer. If you want to be in the sun and use a lot of sun block, you might not get the required dosage. Some foods are rich in vitamin D. There are supplements (powders and pills, etc.) also available that can give you the required dosage, thus helping you avoid symptoms like depression.
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