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5 Essential Vitamins all Crossfitters Need to be Eating

4. VITAMIN D

WHY IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR BODY

It supports the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and improves the capacity raising the generation of testosterone. Vitamin D helps muscle development and is essential for the immune functioning, bone development and reduces inflammation.

According to Harvard University 1 billion people have a vitamin D deficiency, resulting from the fact that most people don’t spend enough time outside in the sun, which is the biggest supplier of vitamin D.

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Train outside when you can and increase your Vitamin D levels

WHERE YOU CAN FIND IT

  • The Sun! Make sure to spend plenty of time outside
  • Fatty fish
  • Dairy products
  • Pork
  • Eggs

The demand per day is 15 micrograms (equal to 3 ounces of salmon). If you have a lack of vitamin D your body reacts with muscle weakness and excessive sweating.

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