Taking vitamin D2 is a poor choice for athletes, research shows

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 12:00 in Health & Medicine

Power athletes and others looking for an edge to improve their performance should avoid taking vitamin D2, a new study suggests. Researchers found that taking vitamin D2 supplements decreased levels of vitamin D3 in the body and resulted in higher muscle damage after intense weight lifting.

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