Large mammals, such as Roosevelt elk, black-tail deer, black bear, and coyote, use grasslands as foraging areas and/or travel routes to adjacent lands. Smaller mammals, such as voles and mice, thrive in grasslands. These smaller mammals serve as prey for raptors such as red-tailed hawks, northern harriers, American kestrels, and various species of owls, all of which use open grasslands as hunting grounds. Songbird and shorebird species use grasslands to rest, nest and feed.
3 of 8. Vitamin D really does the body good. In addition to aiding in the absorption of calcium to build strong muscles and bones, vitamin D helps reduce inflammation and regulate the immune system. Sources: Fatty fish, liver oils, fortified milk products, fortified cereals, meats, eggs, sunlight.
Consuming B-complex vitamins also helps your body repair muscle tears. Several B-complex vitamins, including biotin, vitamin B-6 and B-9, help your body metabolize amino acids and protein.Because repairing muscle tears requires new protein synthesis, the ability to process amino acids supports muscle repair.itamin C helps you produce the collagen needed for this remodeling process. Vitamin E might also help reduce muscle damage as a result of aerobic exercise, according to a study published in the International Journal of Preventative Medicine in 2013.