Several studies prove the important key role of Vitamin D and its unique benefits for both biological and metabolic body functions.
Vitamin D is also known as the “sunshine Vitamin” being our body able to produce it when it gets exposed to the sun.
Nevertheless, despite recommendations, a significant part of the western population is not enough sun exposed.
According to a recent Brazilian survey, low levels of Vitamin D might play an important role in preventing the Type 2 diabetes mellitus development.
The study aimed at showing the correlation between Vitamin D and glucose levels. The Vitamin intake seems to improve the pancreatic beta-cells function and increase insulin sensitivity, thus resulting in a better glycemic response.
The research gathered among 680 women, aged 35-74 years, and examined their blood samples; 4% of them – who reported to take vitamin D supplements – were found to negatively correlate with elevated glucose levels.The same association was recorded in women whose life environment makes them regularly exposed to sun.
Other studies, and continuously emerging research on the properties of vitamin D have shown that it may positively affect health in many ways:
• Bones health (thus preventing osteoporosis)
• Cancer prevention (VITAL long term studies about intake of Vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids showed that it can reduce cancer deaths over time).
• Hearth protection and heart attacks prevention
• Pregnancy support (women having sufficient levels of vitamin D would be more likely to conceive and have a live birth, compared to women with insufficient levels of the vitamin).
• Reduction of obesity risk, especially among infants (Vitamin D integration can positively affect the body fat accumulation)
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