The role of vitamin D
The role of vitamin D Regulates calcium in the body The main effect of vitamin D in the human body was considered to increase the level of calcium in the blood. This increase is due to the absorption of calcium and phosphorus ions in the small intestine from food, the regulation of the resorption of minerals from bone tissue, the effect on excretion of calcium ions by the kidneys in the urine. But as studies have shown, this effect is far from the only one. Increases immunity Vitamin D receptors are found in many organs and tissues. Ergocalciferol through its metabolites actively affects immunity, by accelerating the maturation and differentiation of lymphocytes and monocytes, as well as increasing the production of cytokines. People who normalize the vitamin content in the blood, note that they cease to suffer from colds or colds appear much less often and occur in a lighter form, the course of chronic diseases is facilitated or a complete cure for them occurs. Due to the ...