Benefits of Vitamin D
Posted on: 06/Oct/2015 10:37:53 AM
Vitamin D, also called the Sunshine Vitamin, is associated with bone health, teeth health and the immune system`s healthy functioning. Vitamin D helps fight common colds and other flu like symptoms.
The vitamin helps genes control the immune system which can attack and destroy bacteria and viruses. One study that was conducted in Japan showed that when children took 1200 units of Vitamin D everyday during the winter, their chances of getting influenza A was lower by 40%.
Vitamin D absorbs calcium which is necessary for bone and teeth health. While taking Vitamin D supplements, remember to also take Vitamin K2. This helps shift the absorbed calcium to the areas of the body that have bones and teeth, while preventing calcium from depositing in arteries and soft tissues.
Vitamin D modulates the immune system and, therefore, prevents autoimmune diseases such as MS and inflammatory bowel syndrome. The vitamin also reduces hypertension, atherosclerotic heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
