On today’s episode of @bendy_bodies, I spoke with Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff alongside Dr. Dacre Knight of @UVAHealth about the critical role vitamin D plays in muscle function, bone health, tendon health, recovery, and overall performance.
Dr. Plotnikoff explains why vitamin D deficiency is often overlooked, especially in artists, athletes, performers, and highly active people who may be dealing with recurrent injuries, fatigue, pain, or prolonged recovery without realizing a deficiency could be contributing.
He also shares why vitamin D is one of the simplest things to evaluate proactively.
As Dr. Plotnikoff explains, no one wants to miss performances, training, competitions, or months of practice because of a preventable deficiency-related issue.
Vitamin D is not a cure-all, but it can be an important piece of the puzzle for some patients.
Have you had your vitamin D level checked? Did it seem to unexpectedly impact your symptoms, recovery, or overall health?
#VitaminD #InjuryPrevention #SportsMedicine #MusculoskeletalHealth #BendyBodies
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VD: Podcast reel featuring Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff speaking into a microphone with a headset while discussing vitamin D deficiency, injury risk, recovery, muscle function, and why vitamin D testing may be important for athletes, performers, and active individuals.
