Not long ago, Dr. Peter Osborne, author of No Grain, No Pain, gave a fascinating talk on vitamin D. Here are some key insights from that discussion: Take-Home Message Shower every other day, or if you must shower daily, use soap only on the “stinky” parts—let the oils on your skin (and the vitamin D…

If your goal is to build muscle, you better make sure you have enough vitamin D in your body. One of the primary functions of vitamin D is muscle growth. Believe it or not, taking a shower every day can actually lead to a vitamin D deficiency — which may result in muscle loss, weakness,…