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Vitamin D is often referred to as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ as it is synthesised in the skin through exposure to sunlight. Athletes who train indoors may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency. It is also important to maintain your vitamin D intake in the winter months when there are fewer hours of sunlight. Emerging evidence has suggested that vitamin D plays an important role in an athlete’s health, training and performance. The role the nutrient plays in the maintenance of normal bone health is widely known. It also provides support for the maintenance of the immune system, and in the maintenance of normal muscle function, both of which are essential for anyone who is wishing to maximise their training and performance. Each High Strength Vitamin D3 Tablet contains our experts optimum recommendation of 25mcg (1,000iu) of vitamin D3 in its natural form. Vitamin D3 is the form that is made in the body and therefore the form that our experts insist on using.
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