A systematic review of the effect of Vitamin D supplementation on strength levels in athletes was published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research this week. Vitamin D2 was found to be ... Continue Reading
Sports Supplements You Should Be Taking
Whether we are competitive athletes, weekend warriors, or looking to lose a couple of pounds, we want the fastest route to our goals possible. This drive for a quick fix gave rise to the nutritional ... Continue Reading
The Surprising Link Between Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Prevention
Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is a largely under-appreciated prohormone, mostly known for supporting bone health by promoting the absorption of vitamin C and phosphorus in the body. But ... Continue Reading
Are You Sure You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D?
I have very low vitamin D levels. Partially because of a diagnosis of celiac disease, it was something I was not aware of for a long time and has been extremely difficult to rectify. The importance ... Continue Reading
Vitamin D: Is Sunlight Enough?
If you get some sun each day then you probably don’t need to supplement vitamin D, right? Wrong, says a forthcoming study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Vitamin D affects your ... Continue Reading
Can Vitamin D Prevent Obesity?
There’s a joke you may have heard about shedding winter pounds in the summer time. It’s almost as if some vestige of hibernation still exists in people and we begin to pack on the pounds in preparation for ... Continue Reading
The Wrong Sunscreen Can Increase Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know
It’s spring and I am sure most of you are itching to get outside and enjoy some sunshine. Before you take you head to beach we need to talk about a few things - like sunscreen. “But wait! You told me I ... Continue Reading
What’s Best for Vitamin D: Sunshine, Tanning Bed, or Supplement?
Vitamin D deficiencies have been linked to some pretty scary things, like colon and prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease. Almost every cell in our body has a vitamin D receptor, and all those ... Continue Reading
Easy Detox Recipes to Help You Break the Winter Blues
Spring is here and it is a time for renewal. Spring is when the plants burst through layers of frozen earth to find the sun. Buds emerge to form new growth and energy is needed to create new life. But ... Continue Reading
