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We are going to tell you about vitamin D so that in these times, change of climate, change of season, you are ready to take your supplements.
Do you know what vitamin D is?
Vitamin D is a hormone. Its main functions have to do with calcium in the body, that is, with bone health; but it also favors the prevention of infections, diabetes and some types of cancer. It is characterized by having a group of nutrients such as vitamin D2 and D3.
This is how it works in the body:
- Stimulates the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
- Increases the action of insulin for better glucose control.
- Decreases the formation of fat cells.
- Increases or promotes the natural death of cancer cells.
- It intervenes in the functionality of the system that regulates blood pressure.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Increases the protection of the nervous system.
In what foods do we find vitamin D?
The body produces vitamin D3 with direct exposure to the sun. It does not have to be a very long exposure, it can be for 10-15min a day. However, if people do not live in very sunny places they will have to resort to diet and supplements:
- Milk and derivatives: whole milk and yogurt, cheese and butter.
- Meats: beef liver and chicken.
- Blue fish: salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines.
- Eggs: especially in the yolk.
What is the difference between vitamin D3 and vitamin D2?
As we have seen, vitamin D3 is what the body produces when exposed to the sun, but we can also find it in some foods and in supplements, such as vitamin D2. Now, they come from different sources:
- Vitamin D2: comes from plant sources (mushrooms, wheat germ, avocado...).
- Vitamin D3: usually comes from fish and dairy.
Data that can be very useful for you.
When taking these types of vitamins, they cannot cause side effects, since only the amount that the body needs is metabolized .
It is convenient to have a sufficient quantity so that, in situations of risk due to infections, disease or age, the necessary vitamin D to combat this is activated.
You can find this vitamin in our following supplements, we recommend you take them in this change of season and keep your system strong.
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