Vitamin D3 - D stands for doping, naturally and legally
Key facts:
From 2005 to 2008, the Max-Rubner institute researched vitamin D levels in Germany with worrying results, showing a deficiency in 82% of men and 91% of women.
Our skin can synthesize vitamin D3 from sunrays – which sounds in itself simple, but isn´t:
- A suboptimal vitamin D status could lead to increased risk of inflammatory injuries, stress fracture, muscle weakness and poor athletic performance
- 82% of men and 91% of women living in central Europe are showing a vitamin D3 deficiency
- Treatening this deficiency can help athletes to enhance their performance
- Sun exposure is not enough to reach good levels of D3
- Sufficient vitamin D3 levels will reduce the risks of cancer, heart disease and diabetes
- A high level of vitamin D leads to better performance and faster fat loss
From 2005 to 2008, the Max-Rubner institute researched vitamin D levels in Germany with worrying results, showing a deficiency in 82% of men and 91% of women.
Our skin can synthesize vitamin D3 from sunrays – which sounds in itself simple, but isn´t:
- Sunrays have to hit earth at a specific angle, which occurs only between June and September, and only between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. only then they are strong enough
- You´re not allowed to use any sunscreen, since this would inhibit vitamin D3 synthesis
- At least arms and legs must be fully exposed to sunlight