Nutrition for Runners: Bone Health (pt 2)

to (vitamin D) supplement or not to supplement

Last week we talked about how important protein is for bone health in runners, which is something that is often overlooked in favor of calcium and calcium-containing foods. To an extent, so is vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium and promotes bone strength and growth. Without it, or with deficiencies in vitamin D, consuming enough dietary calc…