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The vitamin every active woman needs
In a recent study at Wake Forest University School
of Medicine, people who had high levels of vitamin D in their blood
were significantly stronger during a grip-strength test than those with
lower amounts. "Vitamin D defi ciencies have been associated with
muscle weakness," says Denise Houston, the study's author. "It may be
because the nutrient regulates calcium-which is crucial for protein
synthesis-and a hormone that helps build muscle." For maximum
strengthening and added protection from many diseases, including
several forms of cancer, you need at least 400 international units (IU)
of vitamin D a day. One cup of fortifi ed yogurt or milk will give you
100 IU; a serving of fortified cereal such as Total, the whole shebang.
Stronger bones and muscles? We'll drink (milk) to that.
Drinking milk isn't just good for your bones, it may help your workouts, too.
In a recent study at Wake Forest University School
of Medicine, people who had high levels of vitamin D in their blood
were significantly stronger during a grip-strength test than those with
lower amounts. "Vitamin D defi ciencies have been associated with
muscle weakness," says Denise Houston, the study's author. "It may be
because the nutrient regulates calcium-which is crucial for protein
synthesis-and a hormone that helps build muscle." For maximum
strengthening and added protection from many diseases, including
several forms of cancer, you need at least 400 international units (IU)
of vitamin D a day. One cup of fortifi ed yogurt or milk will give you
100 IU; a serving of fortified cereal such as Total, the whole shebang.
Stronger bones and muscles? We'll drink (milk) to that.
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