We all have heard at one time or another that we should take Vitamin D, that we should get out in the sun and “soak it all in” because it’s good for our bodies (and obviously we like to be tan!), but there really is truth to this! Vitamin D is a crucial supplement to maintaining and preventing all kinda of things inside and outside of our bodies. As you know, at CrossFit Impact we are advocates of the PurePharma supplements. We love their O3 Fish Oil and M3 Magnesium/Zinc supplement, but we truly do love their Vitamin D3 as well.
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most commonly and most unrecognized medical conditions. This deficiency negatively affects every cell in your body; including your fat cells. Studies have shown that people with adequate vitamin D tend to lose more weight than those with low levels. All cells need vitamin D, including fat cells. It helps cells figure out whether to store fat or burn it. The lower your levels, the more likely your body will store fat. By fueling your body with PurePharma’s high dose D3, your body will transition out of a fat-storage state and into a fat-burning one, thus speeding up weight loss!
Vitamin D has long been recognized as a nutrient essential to the development and maintenance of strong bones. It also contributes to your overall health. Being deficient in vitamin D has been linked to a number of different disorders including cancer, autoimmune disease, diabetes, and depression. Many recent studies have found a link between low vitamin D levels and depression. Research shows the lower the levels of vitamin D in someone’s blood, the greater their chances are of suffering from clinical depression. Vitamin D plays a role in maintaining the brain’s signaling pathways and reducing inflammation. The combination of Vitamin D deficiency and inflammation in the body and brain degrades brain cells leading to depression.
We carry all three PurePharma supplements at CFI, and you can pick them up the next time you’re in for class! If you have questions about any of them, just ask a coach!
Workout for Mon, May 13, 2013Three sets of:
Back Squat x 8-10 reps (not for max weight)
Rest 60 seconds
Max Handstand/Headstand Hold
Rest 60 seconds
Plank from Elbows x 60 seconds
Rest 60 seconds
then,
For time:
Row 1000 Meters
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