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"Sunshine Vitamin": Why is it so important, says doctor Lyudmila Artyushkevich
01.04.2023 09:15
Updated: 15.04.2023 00:24
Over the past twenty years, vitamin D has become the subject of widespread interest in the scientific world. This revolution began with Linus Pauling's theory about the benefits of vitamin C, although some scientists believe that Pauling was right, but got the letter wrong.
It was previously thought that vitamin D was only needed for bone health to prevent rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults.
But today, new research shows that vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor and cause of many diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, depression and cancer.
Oncologist of the 1st category of the HappyDerm medical center Lyudmila Artyushkevich notes that Vitamin D is not a single substance, it is a group of vitamins, including cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and ergocalciferol (vitamin D2). Vitamin D is not an ordinary vitamin, but an active hormone that affects the functioning of the entire body.
Immune system support
Vitamin D has a beneficial effect on immunity. Recent studies have shown that it is much more effective than vitamin C in fighting viral and bacterial infections.
All components of the immune system have receptors for vitamin D, which allows it to inhibit the development of autoimmune diseases and allergies.
It has also been found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with the risk of severe disease and death from coronavirus infection.
Prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Taking vitamin D can lower blood pressure, stabilize hypertension, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Depression
Vitamin D may also help prevent depression, which is considered a seasonal illness that occurs during the fall and winter months when there are fewer sunny days.
Brain
A lack of vitamin D can negatively affect your health in a number of ways. First and foremost, it can disrupt your sleep and circadian rhythms, and affect cognitive functions such as memory and concentration. Diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia often involve vitamin D deficiency.
Musculoskeletal system
Vitamin D also plays an important role in maintaining the health of the musculoskeletal system. It helps absorb calcium and promotes the formation of healthy bones.
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to various problems such as soft and deformed bones, rickets, curvature of the spine, malocclusion, flat feet and osteoporosis. Vitamin D is also important for the health of teeth, joints and muscles.
Oncological diseases
Adequate levels of vitamin D can also reduce the likelihood of developing tumors and cancers such as skin, colon, prostate, and breast cancer. It can also inhibit the growth of abnormal cells and the spread of metastases, which can increase the life expectancy of patients.
Skin and hair
Vitamin D deficiency can also affect the condition of your skin, hair, and eyes. It can lead to dry and brittle hair, early graying and balding, and early wrinkles.
It can also cause skin problems such as acne, vitiligo, psoriasis, and eczema. Taking vitamin D can also slow down the development of glaucoma and cataracts.
