Vitamin D and Cardio Fitness Linked

Will drinking your milk daily provide you with the cardio fitness of a marathon runner? Probably not. However, new study data from investigators at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) links vitamin D levels to cardiorespiratory fitness. While it is well established that vitamin D is important for healthy bones, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests it plays a significant role in other areas of the body including the heart and muscles.Our study shows that higher levels of vitam