The American bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), often simply known as the bullfrog in Canada and the United States, is an aquatic frog, a member of the family Ranidae, or âtrue frogsâ. This frog has an olive green back and sides blotched with brownish markings and a whitish belly spotted with yellow or grey.
A report in Science Daily outlining research done at National Jewish Health explains the chain of events in which vitamin D is effective in reducing proteins that cause inflammation. These results make vitamin D a good choice for supplementation when the goal is to alleviate sore muscles after a workout.
Those who are diagnosed with arthritis or fibromyalgia may actually be shy of enough D, as a deficiency can cause joints and muscles to ache, too. If your discomfort lasts for several weeks, ask your doctor if a vitamin D deficiency could be the causeâand if your treatment program should include the vitamin. Also worth noting: adequate vitamin D can prevent post-workout pain and increase the speed of muscle recovery, Beggarly adds.