{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"Exploring the Impact of Vitamin D on Tendon Health","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/13b45c2c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":931,"description":"Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍\nFor MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚\n- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓\n- The Run Smarter Book 📖\n- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍\n- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟\n👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨\n\nIn this episode, Brodie explores the latest research on vitamin D and its role in tendon health, diving into a 2024 comprehensive review that examines both cell-based and animal studies. You’ll learn how vitamin D influences tendon healing, inflammation, and collagen production—and how low levels could delay your recovery. Plus, Brodie shares practical advice on vitamin D testing, optimal levels, sun exposure, supplementation, and the potential role of vitamin K2.\n🧠 What You'll Learn:\nHow tendons respond to training and stress via collagen synthesis\nWhy vitamin D is like a “site manager” during tendon repair\nThe difference between in vitro (lab) and in vivo (animal) studies\nWhat research shows about vitamin D deficiency and tendon healing\nThe importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels (and what’s considered optimal)\nWhether supplementation is necessary—and how to combine it with vitamin K2\n🧪 Research Highlight:\nStudy: Exploring the Impact of Vitamin D on Tendon Health: A Comprehensive Review (2024)\n14 studies analyzed: 5 in vitro, 9 in vivo (mostly animal models)\nKey takeaway: Vitamin D deficiency may impair tendon healing and increase re-injury risk\n🛠️ Practical Takeaways:\nAsk your GP for a 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test\nAim for blood levels between 75–125 nmol/L for optimal musculoskeletal health\nGet sun exposure for 10–30 mins/day (arms and legs, mid-morning or afternoon)\nInclude dietary sources like fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified foods\nSupplement with 1,000–2,000 IU/day if needed; higher doses may require supervision\nIf supplementing long-term, consider pairing vitamin D with vitamin K2 to support bone health and calcium balance\n🎯 Ideal For:\nRunners and athletes recovering from tendinopathy\nPeople...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}