This blog discusses how the fat-soluble vitamin D helps in fighting corona and helps in losing weight. Vitamin D is a very common and useful nutrient that can be gained in the body through various foods, supplements, or sunshine. Vitamin D has various properties and usefulness but excessive intake of Vitamin D can cause problems in the body.
What is Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be gained as a nutrient through various foods and also can be secreted into the body as a hormone. It helps the body to absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D is very necessary for the body. It is always not possible to gain enough Vitamin D through the foods so there are various types of supplements of Vitamin D available Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and Vitamin D2 ( cholecalciferol) are the two types of the supplement’s that can be gained from the sunlight or the plants and fungi. Vitamin D has various properties that are good for skin and health.
Role of Vitamin D in preventing Corona
In the year 2020 when there was a huge outbreak of the coronavirus many clashes over the prevention of these viruses came up. Many health-related factors were studied during this time. After so many studies the conclusion can be made that Vitamin D does prevent corona up to a certain extent. When the patient goes into the situation of Cytokine Strom which results in the death of people, vitamin D helps to prevent it.
Vitamin D prevents inflammation up to a certain extent and hence it also prevents the person from going into such extreme situations. Many studies have also shown that many persons suffering from corona have a deficit of Vitamin D and so it is suggested to take in vitamin D to increase the Immunity. Vitamins D helps in increasing the immunity level and hence it is helpful to prevent corona.
Role of Vitamin D in losing weight
Many studies have proved that various persons who have belly fat or have gained a lot of weight are because of the deficiency of Vitamin D in their body. It is suggested by many doctors to intake vitamin D supplements through food or medicines to lose weight. It helps in losing weight. Vitamin D prevents the formation of new fat cells and this helps in the effective reduction of fat accumulation. Vitamin D increases the production of serotonin which helps in controlling mood and sleep and appetite. It helps in reducing weight by decreasing calorie intake.
Sunlight is a source of Vitamin D
Sunlight act as an important source of vitamin D it is as important as a vitamin D supplement. When the sunlight is dim during the midday or the morning it is suggested for people with less amount of melanin in their body to spend around 30-40 minutes in the sun as it will be helpful to gain enough vitamin D. Whereas people with more amount of melanin needs to spend a longer time in the sun to gain the equal amount of melanin as the person of less melanin. This condition arrives as melanin protects the skin from sunlight.
Deficiency symptoms of Vitamin D
The deficiency of Vitamin D has several symbols that affect the body. If vitamin D is present in less amount there can be a symptom of aching muscles as Vitamin D keeps the muscles healthy and so without it, the muscles become weak and achy. Vitamin D helps in maintaining the strength of bones and hands if there is a deficiency of Vitamin D the bones will become weak and may even break. A person with low vitamin D may feel weak as it helps in keeping the body energetic.
Vitamin D helps in maintaining moods as it helps in the production of serotonin. So, if the production of vitamin D is less it may result in less secretion of serotonin which in return can be seen in the mood and behaviors of a person. Vitamins D also help in maintaining weight so if there is a deficiency in vitamin D it may seem difficult for persons to lose weight and as result, they can gain weight.
Treatment for deficiency of Vitamin D
The deficiency of vitamin D can be treated by taking the supplements of Vitamin D. People with dark skin tone are more likely to face the deficiency of Vitamin D because of the large amount of melanin present in their body.
So it can be cured if they spend a lot more time in the sunlight other than those who have light skin. Doctors when they see this symptom within anybody they simply ask them to test their Vitamin D level. If there is a deficit of vitamin D it is suggested to go out in the sun or take up foods that contain vitamin D. Sunlight contains vitamin D3 which helps in building immunity within oneself. People who have a low amount of Vitamin D can also take up supplements to increase their level of vitamin D.
Role of Vitamin D in boosting Immunity
Vitamin D plays a major role in boosting immunity. Immunity is one such factor of a body that helps in fighting various diseases that affect the body. Taking vitamin D can in increasing immunity but there are also various simple ways to increase immunity. Rather than taking Vitamin D supplements, it is suggested to spend a few hours of the day in the sunlight to gain vitamin D naturally.
How does excessive intake of Vitamin D affect the body?
Excessive taking of Vitamin D may cause a situation of hypervitaminosis. So if anyone is taking a regular course of Vitamin D they need to do a check-up regularly to check their vitamin D level. If the level of vitamin D is normal they need to stop taking the supplements and spend more time in the sunlight.
Conclusion
Vitamin D is a useful vitamin that can be used to fight various diseases. Vitamin D is not only good for increasing immunity but also helps in increasing bone health. Vitamin D helps in secreting various hormones into the body including testosterone and serotonin. Along with so much usefulness, it is a very good nutrient for the body to prevent corona up to a certain extent.