Addressing vitamin D insufficiency may improve your recovery and vitality
Key numbers
Vitamin D
57 nmol/L
75-200 nmol/L
Insufficient - about 24% below the optimal threshold
hs-CRP
4 mg/L
≤1 mg/L
Elevated inflammation that adequate vitamin D may help modulate
VO2 max
60 ml/kg/min
≥55 ml/kg/min
Elite fitness capacity that vitamin D helps support at the cellular level
Your is 57 nmol/L, which is considered insufficient for optimal health and performance. Vitamin D level 25-OH vitamin D
What this means for you
- Given your fitness level and goals, optimising vitamin D could support the mitochondrial function that powers your endurance performance
- Addressing this insufficiency is one of the more straightforward interventions available - supplementation typically shows measurable improvement within 2-3 months
- Adequate vitamin D may also help manage the inflammation you're currently experiencing, potentially improving how you feel day-to-day alongside your sleep improvements