As we know, there are basic food rules that regardless of whether or not you are an athlete, must be adhered to and followed, to achieve a healthy and balanced life.
It`s absolutely essential to follow a healthy, balanced and varied diet, which provides us with the necessary nutrients for the proper performance of our body.
It gives us energy provision
Helps us maintain a balanced weight
Stimulates our immune system
Improves physical performance
Delays aging
It allows us to remain active and fit during our old age
Helps us resist tiredness and fatigue
Improves concentration ability
Reduces the risk of having serious diseases.
For high-performance athletes, good nutrition is essential to obtain an excellent sports performance, since it will provide all the necessary nutrients in each phase of sports practice, that is, during training, competition, recovery and then rest.
Both vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the body. Vitamins are essential for proper functioning and there are some that our body cannot synthesize and therefore, it is essential to consume them in our food.
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient to enhance physical performance, since it is essential for growth, helps the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth, acts directly on the nervous system, strengthens the immune system, influences the absorption and metabolism of phosphorus and calcium, intervenes in the oxidative capacity and in the energy production allowing us to recover more easily.
Low levels of vitamin D in the blood have been shown to be associated with muscle fatigue, which leads to a slower recovery and often an increase in injury.
However, it is important to clarify that altering the levels of vitamin D can be harmful to health, since the excessive intake of this vitamin causes intoxication characterized by the elevation of the serum concentration of calcium and phosphorus, which leads to a calcification of soft tissues.
Lack of vitamin D can lead to:
Muscle pain
Weakness and pain in the bones
Muscle cramps
In children, childhood rickets
Low level of calcium in the blood
Osteomalacia
Also, a lack of vitamin D is associated with some medical conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases.
As we know, the main source of vitamin D is sun exposure through type B ultraviolet radiation, about 15 or 20 minutes per day is enough, but we can also find it in various foods such as: cod liver oil, light fish, oysters, prawns, clams, eggs, whole milk, yogurts, cheese, butter, mushrooms, mushrooms, avocado, to name a few.
Remember, that to accurately assess your vitamin D levels, you need to take a blood test.
So, we must understand and appreciate vitamin D is an essential ally for the proper functioning of our body. Always remember, YOUR BODY, IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!