Dr. A’nna Sewall discusses the ABT difference and how we are able to provide athletes with unparalleled service and reporting using specialized reference ranges based on an athlete’s peer subgroup.
Undeniably, adverse effects are associated with vitamin D deficiency that will affect athletic performance both directly and indirectly. Make sure you know your blood level before supplementing as blind supplementing can be dangerous and a waste of time
Technically, vitamin D is a hormone and found in a few foods, added to others, and made by the body when exposed to UV light. It’s easy not to get enough D and is one of the most common suboptimal nutrients in athletes. When looking for a vitamin D supplement, you’ll see a couple of options.
RED-S is a state of chronic low energy availability where how much energy an athlete needs does not match up with what the athlete is taking in.