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 influence on various links of immunity, the flow of allergic and autoimmune diseases is facilitated.

Prevents the growth of cancer cells
Very inspired scientists with data on the ability of vitamin D to inhibit proliferation and cause differentiation of tumor cells. Especially, this effect is noted for tumors of the large intestine. According to research, when the amount of vitamin D in the blood is normalized, the risk of developing colon cancer is reduced to 75%. Ergocalciferol is also very effective against other cancers. The ability of the vitamin to influence the differentiation of skin cells is used in the development of new methods of treating psoriasis.

Influences on age-related diseases
Very interesting are the results of studies showing the effect of vitamin D on age-related diseases. So it is established that the deficit of ergocalciferol in elderly people increases twice the risk of senile dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The increase in life expectancy in people with a normal amount of vitamin D in the blood has been proven. At the same time, it is established that an excess of substance also shortens the lifespan, as well as its lack.

Has an effect on fat and muscle tissue
Affects vitamin D and the amount of fat and muscle tissue. It was found that fatty tissue decreases as a result of both direct influences on fat cells, and by the antiestrogenic effect in obese men. The growth of muscle mass is due to the suppression of the action of myostatin. Also, the ability of the vitamin to suppress catabolism of muscle tissue has been revealed.