Nutritional deficiencies of seasoned athletes (vitamin D is 2nd) – Aug 2013

Clipped from Tampa Times

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Dr. Masley Spoke at BayCare Sports Medicine Conference Aug 3 2013

The top 10 nutrient deficiencies that affect performance and aging in "seasoned athletes''
1. Fiber
2. Vitamin D
3. Long-chain omega-3 fats
4. Calcium
5. Magnesium
6. Vitamin K
7. Trace minerals
8. Probiotics
9. Protein
10. Mitochrondrial support

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See also VitaminDWiki

• Overview Sports and vitamin D which has the following summary
  Athletes are helped by vitamin D by:

1. Faster reaction time
2. Far fewer colds/flus during the winter
3. Less sore/tired after a workout
4. Fewer micro-cracks and broken bones
5. Bones which do break heal much more quickly
6. Increased VO2 and exercise endurance Feb 2011
7. Indoor athletes especially need vitamin D
8. Professional indoor athletes are starting to take vitamin D and/or use UV beds
9. Olympic athletes have used UV/vitamin D since the 1930's
10. The biggest gain from the use of vitamin D is by those who exercise less than 2 hours per day.
11. Reduced muscle fatigue with 10,000 IU vitamin D daily
12. Muscle strength improved when vitamin D added: 3 Meta-analysis
13. Reduced Concussions
    See also: Sports and Vitamin D category 279 items

• All items in the Sports and D category 279 items
• Overview: Omega-3 many benefits include helping vitamin D
• Overview Magnesium and vitamin D
• Calcium hazards and bioavailability - take less as you take more vitamin D
• Overview Vitamin K and Vitamin D