Various properties of vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. It plays an important role in strengthening the immune system. Calcium absorption in bones, teeth and musculoskeletal system,  and vitamin D also contributes to the function of the cardiovascular system, cerebrovascular  And blood pressure, etc.

Vitamin D can be synthesize through the skin by exposure to solar ultraviolet rays. By the function of melanin on the skin The melanin is synthesize to absorb sunlight into vitamin D3 (Vitamin D3), studies have shown that people with fair skin synthesize vitamin D3 (Vitamin D3) better than dark skin individuals Related by race

Where can we get vitamin D?

The body gets vitamin D through food and sunlight. From eating foods such as from  oyster mushroom, shiitake mushrooms, yeast, grains, almonds, soybeans  and meat Cod liver oil, fish meat, egg yolks, milk and supplementation in the form of vitamins (supplement).

You can stay healthy with vitamin D

• Vitamin D has functions Stimulate the immune system. The first line in the body to prevent / resist germs and viruses.
• Vitamin D plays an important role in promoting. The immune system’s antitumor system to function better.
• Vitamin D improves immune function. T cells and microphages that protect against pathogens.

For COVID-19,  vitamin D is very important in protecting and strengthening the immune system. In addition, vitamin D deficiency increases the Cytokines  Storm process . Cytokines are substances produced and secreted by cells in the immune system. Many cytokines play a role in inflammation. Causing the destruction of tissues And the severity of the disease is a common cause of respiratory failure, leading to respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) as well as its progression. And the severity of COVID -19

Vitamin D supplementation It may help reduce the levels of Cytokines Storm in the immune system. And inflammation from COVID-19, it  is widely accepted that optimum vitamin D levels are between 30–60 ng / ml (75–150 nmol / L).