Episode 149 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Vitamin D and the Athlete" with Dr Daniel Owens PhD (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).Discussion Topics Include:Overview of Vitamin D and its unique characteristicsWhy Vitamin D is one of the most "on trend" sports supplements used by elite and recreational athletesFrom health to performance: The biological influences of Vitamin D (incl. immunity, bone, and muscle)Deficiency, insufficiency and adequacy explored (incl. influencing factors such as diet, sun exposure during winter, skin colour, clothing and sunscreen etc)Test, don't guess: assessing Vitamin D StatusVitamin D supplements (incl. dosage, what forms, when, and when not to supplement))Podcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Vitamin D and the Athlete: Current Perspectives and New ChallengesRelated Podcast Episodes:#132 - "Nutrition and Athlete Bone Health" with Prof Craig Sale and Dr Kirsty Elliot-SaleCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN