The doctor spoke about the importance of the vitamin and why the people of Russia cannot do without taking it.
Endocrinologist, candidate of medical sciences Zukhra Pavlova in an interview with Expert, she spoke about the importance of such a vital substance as vitamin D, and why Russians cannot do without taking it.
Here is why the doctor advises to drink vitamin D:
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Vitamin D is a prohormone, and any hormone affects the entire body.
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Without vitamin D, normal bone formation is impossible. It is thanks to him that calcium from food is absorbed in the intestines. It has been proven that taking this vitamin reduces the risk of osteoporosis by 30-40%, and its deficiency leads to muscle weakness and fractures.
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Vitamin D affects a gene that is associated with the regulation of blood pressure.
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Its low level increases the risk of developing obesity and diabetes, as well as colon and breast cancer, and some autoimmune diseases.
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The vitamin is also important for strengthening the immune system. It activates protective cells that help fight viruses and bacteria.
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Recent studies have shown that if a person takes D3 consistently, then the brain ages much more slowly. In old age, the risk of neurodegenerative diseases decreases, and in young and adulthood, cognitive functions improve.
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Vitamin is very important for future parents. When taken in men, testosterone production improves. There is evidence that the intake of vitamin D by the expectant mother leads to the birth of a child with a higher IQ and strong immunity.
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After starting to take vitamin D, a person becomes psychologically easier – without taking antidepressants. The prohormone really affects the nervous system and improves the emotional background.