CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D BLOOD TESTS

What is it? 

Testing for deficiencies in calcium and/or vitamin D.

Why is it important?

High levels of training can be very demanding on the bones, muscles and energy availability of the human body. Vitamin D and calcium can positively influence these risk factors. 

Calcium is positively associated with: 

• Increased bone mineral density and bone health 

• Normal blood clotting 

• Reduced risk of injury

• Absorption of important vitamins and minerals 

• Energy availability due to normal metabolic functioning 

Vitamin D plays an important role in: 

• The normal absorption of calcium and therefore bone health 

• Muscle function including repair and remodelling 

• Aiding recovery and muscle pain after exercise 

• Reducing risk of injury (inflammation and stress fracture injuries) 

• Reducing the risk of illness and infection

What it involves? 

A blood sample is taken and tested for deficiencies.