I'm not refering to slowtwitcher D! but to Vitamin D. I read an article in Fitness Magazine yesterday (I needed something to help pass the time at the gym) about how most women aren't getting enough Vitamin D in their diets and it recommended 1000units daily and up to 2000units for athletes. Then this morning on NPR I caught the tailend of a segment talking about how important vitamin D is, especially for women living in areas like the cloudy Pacific Northwest, and how a Vit D deficiancy can not only lead to osteoporosis and bone degradation but also depression and some other stuff about lack of mental clarity but I can't remember what they said.
So does anyone know what the deal is with Vitamin D? From what I read I'm apparently a walking advertisement for future osteoporosis given family history, endurance athletics, thin caucasian build, thryoid issues, and living in a place that averages <100 days of sunshine/year. How much do you really need and how much can safetly be taken in supplements vs. dairy products and other foods rich in Vit D (which are what?).
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So does anyone know what the deal is with Vitamin D? From what I read I'm apparently a walking advertisement for future osteoporosis given family history, endurance athletics, thin caucasian build, thryoid issues, and living in a place that averages <100 days of sunshine/year. How much do you really need and how much can safetly be taken in supplements vs. dairy products and other foods rich in Vit D (which are what?).
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