FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA — It has been widely discussed that basking in the sun helps the body take up vitamin D. However, this is not the only way to get vitamin D.
Food intake is no less important for getting vitamin D which is important for the body. Before discussing sunlight further. First, the benefits of vitamin D are explained.
- Makes bones strong
The most commonly known function of vitamin D is to help strengthen bones. The intestines need vitamin D to absorb calcium. It is also needed to help bone growth, prevent bone fragility, and prevent bone loss. - Strengthen your muscles
Not only good for bones, vitamin D is also good for strengthening muscles. Someone who lacks this vitamin will make their muscles weak. If the muscles are weak, the risk of injury increases to the point of disability. Vitamin D is especially important for the elderly. - Body resistance
Like other vitamins, vitamin D is also helpful in maintaining stamina. This will help the immune system against viral and bacterial infections. According to research, vitamin D can help fight infections from influenza to Corona virus. - Oral hygiene
Calcium, which is assisted by its absorption with vitamin D, plays a role in helping maintain oral health. The risk of dental and gum health problems by helping bone metabolism. There is also a function as an anti-inflammatory agent and stimulates the production of antimicrobial compounds. - Helps to overcome hypertension
Another benefit is the ability to help overcome high blood pressure or hypertension. Several studies state that if a person is deficient in vitamin D in the short term, he can raise his blood pressure.
So, these are some of the benefits of vitamin D for the body. In fact, there are many other important benefits of vitamin D, such as the prevention of various serious diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and benefits for pregnant women.
There are interesting things from the posts shared by Dr. Andi Khomeini Destiny. In his post, did he mention if someone who is vitamin D deficient can replace it with supplements?
“Some say if you don’t get enough sunlight, you can replace it with vitamin D supplements,” she wrote on her Twitter page.
According to him it is a wrong concept. He explained that indeed food and supplements that contain vitamin D are important for the body and really necessary.
But sunlight does play a role in helping convert vitamin D into its active form. Then it can be processed in the body.
“The concept is not like that. Food and supplements that contain vitamin D are really necessary. So it’s sunlight that helps convert vitamin D into its active form in the body,” she concluded. (Elva/Alba).
