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.
One thing is for sure, it can be taken before a workout to prevent the worst of the muscle soreness. One final thing you can do to help prevent muscle soreness is to perform static stretches right after your workout (while drinking your PWO shake) while the muscles are still warm.